The Arizona Republic

Daughter-in-law might be a thief

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Dear Abby: I can’t talk to anyone about this (including my husband) because they’ll think something’s wrong with me or I am making it up.

When my son and his wife come to visit or we visit them, there’s always something missing from my house or from my suitcase (when we visit them). When they visit, it’s always small items like a china teacup, a nut bowl or a figurine. After we return from a visit, there’s always a piece of costume jewelry or an item of clothing missing from my suitcase.

The items are always inexpensiv­e. I never see these in their house, so I suspect she just takes them and throws them out. I don’t know what to do aside from confrontin­g her, which will probably cause a rift. I’ve mentioned it to my husband and he refuses to believe me! Is there something wrong with her? Please help. I don’t know how to handle this. — Going Nuts in South Carolina Dear Going Nuts: Seeing is believing. Before your son and daughter-in-law’s next visit, consider setting up one or more security cameras around your home. If what you suspect proves to be true, your daughter-in-law may suffer from emotional problems that need to be addressed. And when you visit them, make sure to lock your belongings in your suitcase. If nothing else, that may give you peace of mind.

Dear Abby: When restaurant hosts/ hostesses decide where to seat patrons, I wish they would consider their mobility. Many times I have accompanie­d mobility-impaired family members and friends, and the host didn’t consider the distance to the table. I understand that restaurant hosts try to balance the number of tables for the wait staff, but surely they can also consider the occasional patron who would greatly appreciate a shorter walk to their table. — Mobility-impaired Patron Dear Patron: Restaurant hosts are not dictators, nor mind readers. If you or someone you are with has a disability that must be accommodat­ed, inform the host and request a table that suits your needs.

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