The best of Dear Abby: How to deal with your mother-in-law

Dear Abby’s best advice regarding navigating the often complicated relationships that people have with their spouse’s mother.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.