| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 18, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 18, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/04/18/dearabby-today-dear-abby-inlaws-make-themselves-at-home-long-before-dinner |
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**DEAR ABBY:** How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early
for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I hav...