Dear Abby: My son’s controlling wife is destroying our family

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A parent writes to Dear Abby describing escalating conflict with their son's wife, whom they characterize as controlling and manipulative. The letter details allegations that the daughter-in-law has isolated the son from family, sabotaged relationships, and created tension that the parent believes is destroying the family unit. Dear Abby responds with advice on how the parent might address the situation while respecting boundaries. The column explores the delicate dynamics of in-law relationships and the challenge of intervening when a family member appears to be in an unhealthy partnership without pushing them further away.