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Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Asking Eric: My mother-in-law’s holiday snub happened years ago, but the sting remains

Headline from The Oregonian

We are always hosting because we live closest to them but somehow, she only praised the brothers who live farther away.

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  1. The Oregonian

    Asking Eric: My mother-in-law’s holiday snub happened years ago, but the sting remains (opens The Oregonian)

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    We are always hosting because we live closest to them but somehow, she only praised the brothers who live farther away.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Asking Eric: I do all the work for family holiday gatherings - but my MIL doesn't seem to notice (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    We are always hosting because we live closest to them but somehow, she only praised the brothers who live farther away.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Asking Eric: We were left off my MIL’s holiday list, and I still can’t let it go (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    We are always hosting because we live closest to them but somehow, she only praised the brothers who live farther away.