Asking Eric: My lazy son-in-law is a lot like me'? That makes me furious.
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The relationship between the daughter and her husband should not hinge on the mother's complaints. The daughter's love for her husband is evident, and criticisms may lead to unnecessary conflict. While the husband has areas to improve, these do not warrant drastic actions such as divorce. It is important to respect the daughter's choices and allow her to navigate her relationship without undue influence. Openness in communication is key, but unsolicited opinions may not be helpful unless conditions of neglect or abuse are present.
Your critiques are creating an issue where there isn't one. Your laundry list of complaints about her husband are your complaints, not hers.
Yes, he has some growing to do. But I struggle to see what's so egregious that your daughter should, what, get a divorce?
We can express opinions to loved ones, respectfully and when asked for, but absent conditions of neglect, abuse or illegal behavior, let people do what they want to do with their love lives.
It sounds like she's having talks with you because you want to warn her, not because she is asking for help.
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