Dear Dr. Sabrina:

I am a mother of a 40 year old son and he has been in several serious relationships over the years. He has 6 children by 6 different mothers. I am not proud of that fact however I love all of my grandchildren. My home is the place where the grandchildren feel comfortable and can connect with their other siblings.

Well, my son has finally decided to get married and has a fiancée. I get along with all the women and they have been appropriate when at my home. My new daughter-in-law to be does not like the fact that so have a good relationship with my grandchildren’s’ mothers. In fact she has pressured my son to tell me to stop my relationships with them. I go to brunch, movies, shopping, etc with these women I have known for years.

Do you think I should change my relationship with my grandchildren’s mothers to make my soon to be daughter in law happy?

Thank you for your wisdom. I have asked so many people with what they would do.

Trying to Keep Family First