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Asking Eric: How do I make my son‑in‑law understand impact his drinking has on his family?
Asking Eric: How do I make my son‑in‑law understand impact his drinking has on his family?
Asking Eric: How do I make my son‑in‑law understand impact his drinking has on his family?

Published on: 02/17/2026

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He and my daughter have fought over this in the past, but I think she has given up and accepted that something terrible will have to happen for him to seek help. (Getty Images)

Dear Eric: My son-in-law is struggling with alcoholism, and it is very hard for me to watch my daughter struggle with some of the same problems my mother did. (My father was an alcoholic who for most of my young life was reformed, but also angry, critical and difficult to live with.) My daughter’s husband doesn’t have the temper my father did, so luckily, she does not fear that he will physically hurt her or their two daughters.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/02/asking-eric-how-do-i-make-my-soninlaw-understand-impact-his-drinking-has-on-his-family.html

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