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[quote=Anonymous]I think lots of you have great viewpoints; I just want to separate that OP is not talking about someone who is to old to drive or got sick or macular degeneration or Alzheimer's.  He's talking about someone who chose not to drive (and still chooses that)--someone's choice that is limiting his choices or causing marital pressure to limit his choices.

I find I have lots of patience for relatives/friends that get in a spot when it is beyond their control, vs. relatives/friends that get in a spot that they made themselves and then want to use you/be dependent on you to continue their lifestyle choices.  So I am very sympathetic to OP on this one.

Now, on to OP.  OP, I do think it's important to reassess the situation--it's not that you can't leave because of your MIL.  There are taxis, uber, and I think you said she lives in an area that's mass transit-accessible.  Yes, irritatingly enough, this will involve a probably tense conversation with your DW.  But I do think the issue is your DW doesn't want to leave her mom, not that you both *can't* leave, and that's important to get out of the shadows and onto the table so you can honestly talk about the real issues affecting all of you.

good luck, OP![/quote]

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