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Future in-laws want their fair share of holidays

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

I've tried to get Emma and her mom to make up so my fiancee and I can have more alone time, but I really do like having her here.

Do you have any ideas besides sending my daughter away often and scheduling date nights at home?

-- Eager

Dear Eager: I suggest an occasional nooner, and also a sturdy lock on your bedroom door.

I assume that at least some of the "events" you are referring to can be done discreetly with your daughter in the house.

Dear Amy: Thank you and Paula Poundstone for trying to help the boy who signed his letter "Addicted to Games." My once bright and engaged young son became lost to his gaming addiction. I wouldn't have thought that this was possible until I saw it happen in my own family.

 

-- Distraught

Dear Distraught: I'm so sorry. Familiesmanagingmedia.com is a source for insight, suggestions, and help.

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