Dear Abby: My husband doesn’t want me to be a part of his family even though we are married
A woman expresses her frustration that her husband does not include her in family matters, making her feel like an outsider. Despite discussing her feelings with him, the situation has not improved. Dear Abby suggests that she may need to communicate directly with her stepson to feel more involved.
- ▪The woman feels excluded from her husband's family despite being married for over two years.
- ▪Her husband often shares limited information about family issues, particularly concerning his son.
- ▪Dear Abby advises the woman to approach her stepson directly for updates instead of relying on her husband.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My husband doesn’t want me to be a part of his family even though we are married By Dear Abby Published May 22, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby advises a woman who feels upset that her husband doesn't want to include her with his family. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Evan,” and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We’re both in our early 40s and have children from previous relationships. What I’ve noticed is that anytime there is something going on in his family, I constantly have to ask him for updates. He sometimes treats me like an outsider instead of a part of his family. An example: His 19-year-old son (my stepson) has alcohol and depression issues.
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