Coverage dated April 9, 2025

Asking Eric: ‘Pushy’ in-laws take over family gathering

Headline from The Republic

Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a better house for entertaining. Everyone brought a side dish, or dessert. I usually have at least one gathering a year for his family. I’m happy to do it.

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Asking Eric: My pushy in-laws took over the family gathering I hosted (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

  2. Garden City Telegram

    ASKING ERIC: ‘Pushy’ in-laws take over family gathering - Garden City Telegram (opens Garden City Telegram)

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    Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a better house for entertaining. Everyone brought a side dish, or dessert. I usually have at least one gathering a year for his family. I’m happy to do it.

  3. The Republic

    Asking Eric: ‘Pushy’ in-laws take over family gathering (opens The Republic)

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    Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a better house for entertaining. Everyone brought a side dish, or dessert. I usually have at least one gathering a year for his family. I’m happy to do it.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Asking Eric: My pushy in-laws assumed we would host, then they took over the family gathering (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    They have always been a little “pushy,” but I have either made light of it or ignored it. For some reason this has really bothered me.

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