Q: My husband’s family invites his ex-wife to all family functions. At first I was okay with it, since it was the only way to get his daughter to come. But now that his daughter is grown, I’m at the point where I will stop going to family events if the ex is there. — M.R., 53, Illinois
A: First, good for you for putting up with the ex for so long for the sake of your stepdaughter. That’s major. But now it’s time to ask your husband to step in and discuss with whomever plans these family parties when the ex should be invited or not. An event for his daughter, like college graduation? Makes sense to include her. Fourth of July picnic? Not so much.
A: First, good for you for putting up with the ex for so long for the sake of your stepdaughter. That’s major. But now it’s time to ask your husband to step in and discuss with whomever plans these family parties when the ex should be invited or not. An event for his daughter, like college graduation? Makes sense to include her. Fourth of July picnic? Not so much.