In a classic 'Dear Prudence' letter, a woman shares her struggles with her elderly mother-in-law’s hostility toward her intimacy with her husband. After moving in due to health issues, the mother-in-law exhibits unkind behaviors following intimate nights, making the writer feel uncomfortable and paranoid. Prudence emphasizes the challenge of addressing such sensitive issues directly, considering the emotional complexities and dynamics involved. Ultimately, she highlights the need for relief and privacy within their close living quarters, suggesting a thoughtful approach to family conversations about uncomfortable relational topics.
Your situation gave me the strong feeling that I would prefer to be in the situation of a previous letter writer, whose mother-in-law was poisoning her. What you describe is intolerable and a perfect illustration of the maxim, "No good deed goes unpunished."
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