DEAR ABBY: I am getting married in a couple of months. Unfortunately, I am already having in-law problems. My future sister-in-law wants to invite 14 of her friends to our wedding. Our guest list is already too long for our budget. Even if we could afford it, I certainly don't want the church filled with people we don't know on our wedding day. (Nobody in my family wants to invite their friends.)
What should I do? My future sister-in-law is throwing a fit. -- READY TO ELOPE
DEAR READY: Your fiance must explain to his sister that if she wants to invite 14 people to a party, she should throw one at her place.
Let her have a fit, but draw a "line in the sand" and refuse to give in to her demands. Consider it an opportunity to establish that she will not be permitted to run your life or interfere with your marriage.
Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!