Dear Auntie Linda, My father-in-law is way too grabby and makes inappropriate remarks, even in front of his wife and my husband My mother-in-law acts like she is blind and My husband, Reggie excuses him, saying, “That’s just the way Daddy is. He doesn’t mean anything by it.” I am angered by his father’s behavior and by Reggie’s attitude. Isn’t a husband supposed to speak up for his wife. What is wrong with this family? How do I deal with this without causing a flap? Hands Off
Dear Hands Off, Don’t be shy. Doesn’t sound like the sensitive type. The next time he pats you or says something offensive, don’t mince words. Tell him to keep his hands to himself and his mind out of the gutter. Obviously, you have to look out for yourself. Auntie Linda
Dear Auntie Linda. My father-in-law has been the minister of the church we attend for more than thirty years. He is well-respected though he is physically abusive to his wife, was abusive to his children, and has had a girlfriend or two on the side. This is not a big town. It would seem like word would get around, but I’ve never heard a complaint about him. I attend church faithfully with my husband and children, but don’t get a lot out of the service in view of what I know about this man. How can people get way with secrets like this? It seems like someone would have to notice something. Puzzled
Dear Puzzled, It does make you wonder. I guess that family must have kept his abuse to themselves and he just hasn’t gotten caught with another woman. He met be more organized than I am to keep his stories straight! Auntie Linda
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