Dear Abby: My husband not getting along with my sister and her husband is dividing my family apart
A same-sex couple is facing family tension due to one partner's longstanding conflict with the other partner's sister and her husband. The husband feels disrespected and has started avoiding family gatherings, which is causing emotional strain. The advice suggests finding alternative ways to meet that could ease the discomfort while maintaining family connections.
- ▪The couple has been together for 17 years and the conflict has persisted throughout that time.
- ▪The husband now prefers to stay in a hotel during family visits to avoid awkward interactions.
- ▪The advice given includes suggesting that the sister and her husband be accommodated in a hotel to reduce tension.
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Lifestyle Dear Abby: My husband not getting along with my sister and her husband is dividing my family apart By Ethan Tanzer Published May 31, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby advises a man whose husband doesn't get along with his sister and husband, and feels conflicted about how to solve this dilemma. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: We’re a same-sex couple, and my husband has never gotten along with my sister and her husband. The tension has grown over the 17 years they’ve known each other. I suspect my sister may feel competitive or even jealous of our relationship. She comes across as self-focused, while her husband is quiet and disengaged.
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