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Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, ...

Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, furniture, a car and other expensive items. These gifts have always been ...

DEAR GRANDMA: It’s worth considering your son’s acknowledgement as a blanket thanks from the whole family. Sure, the right thing for your daughter-in-law (and the kids) to do, is to also make sure you ...

Dear Grandma: It’s worth considering your son’s acknowledgement as a blanket thanks from the whole family. Sure, the right thing for your daughter-in-law (and the kids) to do, is to also make sure you ...

Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, ...

Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, ...

Dear Grandma: It’s worth considering your son’s acknowledgement as a blanket thanks from the whole family. Sure, the right thing for your daughter-in-law (and the kids) to do, is to also make sure you ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about how to deal with an ungrateful daughter-in-law.