Although mothers-in-law bear the brunt of the “difficult in-law” tag, family in-law problems come in many different guises and are not restricted to mothers, or even to females. Let’s take a look at some examples where a marriage is under siege due to problems with extended family members. Scenario 1: Helena and Dave are a busy, working couple in their early 30s with no children. Both hold responsible jobs and work long hours. Dave’s brother, Dean, is single, changes his job regularly to follow his main interest—surfing—and is an easy-going, genuinely fun guy. People enjoy his company, including Helena and … Continue reading →