I married my high school sweetheart at 19 and had a newborn son (Jake) at 20. He inherited his father’s spending habits. He bought three newer vehicles and a house which was more than he and Jess could afford

Husband spent most of his money on fancy cars and clothes, which do not put food on the table.

Husband bought three newer vehicles and a house which, in my opinion, was more than he and his wife could afford.

Husbands asked me to help them get caught up by making their house payments.

Daughter-in -law said she could get a part-time job at a café during the day and watch the youngest.

Your son threatened to cut you off just because you wouldn’t give him and his wife a gift.

If I did give them the money and things got tight I could go back to work, but I find that odd, since I would be working so that Jess could stay home.

You don't have to reproach yourself over withholding the money, but you're under no obligation to fix this situation for them.

Retired mom says she’s interested in developing a relationship with my 7-year-old son, but hasn’t seen him in a year .

I’ve invited her to visit us many times and offered to pay for the airfare, and asked her if she wants to have more regular phone calls.

Do I try again? Accept that she just isn't interested and has been unwilling to say it?.