"Family Boundaries Tested: Woman Seeks Advice on Setting Limits with Overbearing In-Laws In a classic case of in-law etiquette gone wrong, a frazzled woman has turned to Dear Abby for guidance on how to handle her in-laws' intrusive behavior. According to the letter, her in-laws consistently arrive hours early for dinner, making themselves at home in her kitchen, and even taking a seat at the counter while she is busy preparing the meal. The woman feels disrespected and overwhelmed by their constant invasion of her personal space. Can Dear Abby offer a solution to help this woman set boundaries and regain control of her home?"
Dear Abby advises a woman whose in-laws arrive hours early for dinner and sit at her kitchen counter while she is busy.