I lived with my wife and two children in a two -room apartment. Our peaceful life has changed when my brother and his girlfriend, who planned their wedding, decided to stop for a few days to make purchases in the capital. We offered them one room that caused my wife’s dissatisfaction. I tried to convince my wife that their stay is temporary here, and that they are family members, not strangers. However, her mood remained acidic: she was explicitly looking forward to their departure.

Despite their caring gesture – to prepare dinner every night – my wife’s attitude was not softened. Two years have passed since then. My brother and his wife Anya have repeatedly invited us to visit, and Anya always tried to make an inga with my wife. However, Inga remained indifferent, perhaps this was influenced by her own education as a single child who had no siblings. Her unwillingness to communicate with my family was also spreading to the visit to my brother’s house. And if I was traveling alone, my wife was offended that he left her alone.

Attempts to deceive her were in vain. My brother, feeling tension, ceased to be interested in my single visits and did not dare to accept invitations to our home, always referring to employment. He understood the situation, but decided to deprive me of direct confrontation. Unfortunately, I often felt uncomfortable because of my wife’s behavior towards my family. Despite my discomfort, I feel powerless to change the situation.