DEAR ABBY: Although my wife and I (we are both women) have stuck it out for nearly 40 years, there has been some dysfunction. Her brother was snuck in 10 years ago, and he’s very mouthy. He has always been whiny and entitled, but now he likes to yell, expecting silence in return.

We live in a small house. What if I flipped out every time he disturbed my sleep? It’s half my house! I’m disabled and retired and living on Social Security benefits. My wife refuses to back me up and tell her brother he doesn’t get to disrespect me. I don’t want to spend the end of my life like this. It would be my hell. Things are not looking great. I love her, and she has stepped up in so many ways, but not in this. Please advise. -- CROWDED IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR CROWDED: What do you mean your wife “snuck her br

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