The article discusses a dilemma faced by a homeowner who left their brother-in-law, John, to house-sit while they were on vacation. Upon returning, they found damages including a costly pillow and empty liquor supply. The homeowner is torn between seeking compensation for the damage and being sympathetic to John’s struggles in his marriage. The advice includes gently asking John about the pillow, but ultimately suggests letting it go to preserve family relationships, as John may not be in the right state of mind to respond rationally.
I wish I could go back in time and encourage you to remove the $400 pillow from your bed before his visit. But here we are.
It's worth asking—to be clear, not insisting but asking—him if he'd be willing to replace the pillow.
If he won't, let it go. This isn't your sink, refrigerator, or something essential.
I'm not confident that someone who thought it was OK to drink all of your liquor is stable enough right now to say, 'Of course'.
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