A PROBLEM SHARED

Mum-of-two Anita Naik has been an agony aunt for 30 years

HIS PARENTS ARE MANIPULATIVE

Q

I’m 36 years old and engaged to a man who is close to his parents. I find them manipulative and demanding, especially over our wedding plans. They’re asking for all kinds of unreasonable things that I don’t want. My fiancé sides with them, often behind my back. What do I do?

A

Relationships get into problems when couples are too afraid to be honest with each other, which is why this is about so much more than your in-laws trying to get their way. It’s about honesty between you and your fiancé and how you communicate with each other. Sit down and talk through your concerns. This is something you need to address before you get married.