"Excluded from the Family Decision-Making Process: A Reader's Dilemma A frustrated wife is seeking advice from Dear Abby, feeling increasingly marginalized as her husband and his sister make key decisions about their home without involving her. The situation has led to feelings of resentment and exclusion, leaving the reader wondering if she's being deliberately left out or if her husband and sister are simply not consulting her due to a lack of consideration. As the household's dynamics become more strained, the reader is seeking guidance on how to address the issue and reclaim her rightful place in the decision-making process. Will Dear Abby's response help to resolve the tension and restore balance to the household, or will the reader's concerns go unaddressed?"


This reader asks Dear Abby what she should do about her husband and his sister making decisions concerning their home without her input.