Dear Annie: I recently learned from my wife that my in-laws have been accusing me of theft for over a year. My mother-in-law has told everyone I stole her wedding ring, and my father-in-law says I took his bottles of Kahlua.
This is preposterous. I have never stolen so much as a pencil in my entire life. Besides, I don't even know where my mother-in-law keeps her wedding ring since I have never seen her wear it, and I don't drink hard alcohol.
I composed a letter to my in-laws a ...
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Posted by: Pat
Comment: #1
Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM
The in-laws who have been falsely accusing their son-in-law of theft are actually the criminals here. THey are guilty of slander and defamation of character. I suspect he could sue them in a court of law. The biggest problem would be having his relatives give evidence since it would probably create problems for them within the family. However, there may be some who would agree to do this. It would certainly cut all ties with the in-laws and his wife may not want him to do this. If my family falsely accused my husband of criminal acts, I would cut ties with them myself - lawsuit or not. What these people are doing hurts not only the son-in-law, but their daughter since their lies may very likely affect his income. A reputation for theft can become known to his employers or potential employers and could either affect his ability to keep a job or advance in his career.
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Posted by: Chris
Comment: #2
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:26 AM
My response to 'In Purgatory', the gentleman who was upset that his in-laws accused him of theft, etc and now considers himself to no longer be "free" as the allegations are held over his head is to get over it! Don't waste one more moment fretting about this nonsense.. Regardless of whether or not his in-laws are suffering from dementia is irrelevant He knows he didn't steal the items in question and that's all that matters. Period. He should continue to hold his head up high and stop avoiding these people; simply ignore their adversity as they're obviously disturbed people. This man should stop letting his in-laws hold such power over him. It probably gives them great pleasure to know they're able to affect him so completely with their petty little games.
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