Dear Abby: My mother-in-law constantly calls my husband and is always reminding him not to forget her

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law constantly calls my husband and is always reminding him not to forget her. If we don’t answer the phone, she’ll leave a message asking, “Where is my son?” Then she’ll add, “Don’t forget about your mother.”

I’m tired of it, and my husband won’t put a stop to it. He says she’s his mother and he needs to respect her. I feel like even after all these years she hasn’t cut the cord, and he is still attached. Any advice? — ANNOYED IN CALIFORNIA

 

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