#boundaries

#boundaries

Mother-in-law disputes are nothing new; generations of daughters-in-law have wondered what on earth they did to deserve the MIL they got (whether that's good or bad). But now, there's a new system for figuring out exactly what type of behavior your mother-in-law is displaying - and how you can cope. In her forthcoming book You, Your Husband & His Mother, psychologist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish lays out six different types of mother-in-law, what each one wants, how she acts, and what you can do in response.

You're making an assumption about your wife's position on alcohol that might not be accurate. Is it really that she thinks a bottle of wine in the house means one of you will end up addicted? Or could it be that the sight of someone drinking, or even the smell of alcohol, brings up upsetting memories for her? Is it possible that it takes a lot for her to resist drinking, and she doesn't want to have to use that willpower at home?

Sturdy Saturn, the planet of structure and commitment, backtracks into mystical Pisces today, setting the week off to an emotionally mature start. Have your boundaries become hazy? Consider where you need to redraw the line and protect your energy. Be honest with yourself about areas where you have lost touch with your faith or discipline. The moon coasts through optimistic Sagittarius today, bringing inspired energy to uplift your conversations and mood.

One of the things that makes this so hard is that both you and Sue are hurting but you're hurting in different ways and for different reasons. Those differences have made it difficult for you to align, but it's not impossible. It sounds like, when Sue told you that you don't know what it's like, she was attempting to communicate something very complex. And while it may not have seemed like it at the time, I think it was her attempt to let you in.

I hate to break it to you, but it probably will be awkward for a while, no matter what you do. No one likes to come face to face with people they'd rather leave in their past, let alone seeing them on a 9-5 basis in the same building. Even if you left the relationship on perfectly good terms, it still might be awkward as this person comes into your life again.

The moon in diplomatic Libra sets a calm tone and peaceful intentions for the start of your week. However, staying balanced and maintaining harmonious social connections may be challenging as the moon pulls into opposition with Saturn and Neptune - both retrograde. Meanwhile, the moon's empowering trine to psychological Pluto deepens your desire for authentic connection. Don't shy away from reinforcing your boundaries. Love planet Venus enters Leo by mid-afternoon and joins forces with mature Saturn in passionate Aries, inspiring a bold approach to love.

Navigating family dynamics can be challenging, especially when it involves topics like body image and weight loss that provoke anxiety or discomfort.

When struggling to balance professional demands and personal commitments, many working mothers face burnout due to unrealistic expectations and lack of boundaries, leading to both guilt and frustration.

Trauma can explain behavior, but it does not excuse harm or remove the need for accountability. Healing requires both empathy for the past and responsibility for present actions.

If he did something even slightly similar to a stranger, it'd result in a lawsuit. If he did it to a co-worker, he'd lose his job.

One cutesy name for this behaviour is 'zombie dating'. This happens when someone disappears on you but then pops up again as if nothing has happened and makes comments on your socials etc. It's annoying, and confusing, but can be harmless if that's as far as they go.

It's perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries will help you protect your peace and prevent any resentment.

The moon arrives in no-nonsense Capricorn this morning, setting a responsible tone for the day that bodes well for getting some serious work done.

When nice replaces clarity, it becomes dangerous. Nice masks the truth in soft language. It dulls useful tension. It delays discomfort and multiplies damage.

If she managed to get you—not even a close friend—to let her move in, this woman is resourceful. I wouldn't be so sure at all that she would end up in a shelter.