DEAR ABBY: Our son and his wife are professionals who reap the financial benefits of their chosen fields. Our daughter-in-law goes to her workplace most days, while our son works from home. As such, he is tasked with much of the cleaning, shopping and cooking. Our DIL has a large cadre of college friends and she’s often away to sunny, exotic locales, posting pictures of herself along with others, all holding drinks in their hands.
Recently, she went on a trip with her “best friend,” a gay man, posting poolside, restaurant and bar photos with both wearing big smiles. Meanwhile, our son is home working and taking care of their pets. This arrangement may work for them, but it doesn’t sit well with us. Frankly, despite his insistence that things are fine, we are not convinced.
They are both in their prime reproductive years and, while they have no children yet, our DIL’s mother recently moved nearby. My spouse and I realize that it is “their lives,” but we remain concerned and confused about the viability of their relationship. Your insights would be most appreciated. -- DAD OF GREAT GUY IN NEW MEXICO
DEAR DAD: I’m sorry the dream you had of your son’s marriage has not come to fruition. Comfort yourself with the thought that whatever their arrangement may be, it is working for them. Apart from that, MYOB and resist the urge to stir the pot, or risk creating turmoil and unhappiness where there isn’t any.
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