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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness AdviceAsk Elaine Asking Eric Ask Sahaj Carolyn Hax Miss Manners Parenting Advice Work Advice AdviceAsk Elaine Asking Eric Ask Sahaj Carolyn Hax Miss Manners Parenting Advice Work Advice CAROLYN HAX: NERVOUS DRIVER WANTS TO STOP CHAUFFEURING CRITICAL MOTHER-IN-LAW A nervous driver annoys their mother-in-law, who yells insults and corrections, which upsets the driver, whom their spouse advises: “Tune her out.” 3 min 1521 (Illustration by Nick Galifianakis for The Washington Post) Column by Carolyn Hax September 6, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. EDT Dear Carolyn: My mother-in-law had cataract surgery recently, and it did not go well. She can no longer see well enough to drive. Her doctors are evaluating the situation, but in the meantime, my husband asked if I can drive her to appointments and a few other places during the day since my work-from-home job is flexible. 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