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My father-in-law showed up unexpectedly, loaded with suitcases. I didn’t want to take him in at all because he’s always sponging off us somehow, but my husband said it would only be for a few days. Well, it’s been almost three weeks now, and the man is driving me mental.

Please tell me what to do, Shirley, I’m at my wit’s end here.

Signed,

Desperate in Dunville

Dear Desperate,

What’s wrong with you?

You should be grateful and appreciate all visitors. Especially family. Things could be a lot worse, you know. You should count your blessings that the men in your life are still around!

You should look beyond your narrow-minded little ways and try to enjoy to the wonderful pleasures of opening your home to others.

You need to relax. You’re clearly obsessing over your father-in-law, worrying only about yourself and not thinking about how to make the people around you feel better.

I suggest occupying yourself with other things. Like making wonderful meals for your husband and father-in-law! Try helping your father-in-law feel more comfortable and welcome. Bring him tea. Bake him jam-filled cookies.

You’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel by making others feel better.