Dear Amy: Years ago, I planted a tree in my yard that was very close to my property line. The tree has grown a lot.
Dear Amy: I am the grandmother of two wonderful kids – a 7-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy.
My daughter doesn’t want to hear my opinion anymore. She knows he won’t change and she would have to kick him out again, so she pretends it’s not that bad.I have plenty of room but am worried about not being able to get along with my son-in-law all the time. If your daughter perceives your legitimate concern for their welfare as judgment and pressure, she might respond by defensively digging in her heels.It is possible, too, that the counseling this couple receives is helping to reform your son-in-law’s behavior.
Leaves falling off of a tree become the responsibility of the person owning the property where they fall. The leaves that land in your yard are your responsibility; the leaves that land in your neighbors’ yard are theirs, no matter where they come from.No-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning. For a limited time, sign up for the Ask Amy newsletter and get the book “Ask Amy: Essential Wisdom from America’s Favorite Advice Columnist” for $5.
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