Carolyn Hax: Newly inked and facing an in-law who openly hates tattoos

A newly inked letter-writer faces eight days with a father-in-law who hates tattoos and misses few chances to say so. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Newly inked and facing an in-law who openly hates tattoos Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: We will be spending about eight days with my husband's family soon. I recently got a tattoo on my wrist, which I've wanted for years. My father-in-law has said plenty of times how tattoos are tacky, a disgrace and ugly. I don't care what he thinks of it. However, he will make several snide comments every chance he gets. I plan to wear long sleeves as much as possible to save myself from his crappy attitude, but what good comeback or comments would you suggest? My husband hasn't said anything to his dad about it. Staying in a hotel for the eight days isn't going to be possible, since I don't want to spend the money. Plus, my father-in-law lives alone and has a two-bedroom house. — Tattooed Read Carolyn's Response     ADVERTISEMENT   Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Finding a way to live with her brother's bride-to-be Read more »   Are friends' exes off-limits? Read more »   Don't let a reluctant hubby keep you from an ailing mother-in law Read more »     News whiz? Play our daily news quiz. Test your knowledge of current events with our new quotable game, On the Record. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Tech Friend for straight talk and advice to make technology better serve you and our world every Tuesday and Friday. Sign up »

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