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Let It Go or Not?
My mother-in-law says things to me like that and it used to really get under my skin. .... How to Deal with Overbearing Mother in Law? ...
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- At this point, I would just let it go...too much time has passed. But in the future I wouldn't let her say hurtful things to you and not say anything back. After all y...
- My mother-in-law says things to me like that and it used to really get under my skin. Then I finally realized that I can let her get to me or I can speak my mind back...
- I see you've received lots of good advice so I'm just going to add that having a baby is an intimate experience between you and your husband. This is not a place for a...
Sister-in-law Is Trying to Be Mommy!!!
My mother in law said she didn't know she was doing that until I told her. .... I have an overbearing mother inlaw of my own and I have to tell you, ...
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- Hi, N.. I think all the other posters are on the right track. One thing I'd like to add in regards to them spending different amounts on the kids would be to just se...
- I sympothize with you about not wanting to confront them. My in-laws are the same way. If I ever say ANYTHING about not liking what they do with my son, it causes a ...
- I would try the next time they are wanting the middle child to come play, tell them that the girls must come together or not at all. If they ask why the new rule, tel...
Do Family and Friends Patronize and Police Your Child in Front of You?
Sep 3, 2009 ... Hi I sympathize with you As a new mother years ago I was shocked by everyone .... **Strained Relationship with Overbearing MotherinLaw** ...
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- I will stay away from these people,
- I totally understand you. I know that some people think that it's okay to say things to other children as they would not mind if others say similar things to their chi...
- Hi A., Everyone is blessed to receive your little girls happiness? Why isn't your little girl blessed to receive all of this loving input? It takes a village, me...
My Mother-In-Law...Am I Overreacting?
Read all 88 responses: "My mother-in-law has been visiting my house for a week, and everytime she comes, ... Mother-in-law Overbearing/comments Issue ...
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- M., First let me say that you are NOT crazy. Your MIL was rude and it is YOUR house and you get to do what ever you and your husband choose to do. Second let me say ...
- That is unfortunately a typical man comment.. they never really want to stand up to their mothers!!!!!!!!!!!! But you are not over reacting. Your house is yours not he...
- That is out of control and extremely rude. I would tell her to quit..and tell your husband that he needs to stick up for you. He chose you, he didn't choose his mother...
Monster in Law
Read all 5 responses: "My mother is a total monster in law. She thinks I can't do anything ... **Strained Relationship with Overbearing Mother-in-Law** ...
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- Well, first I'd suggest trying your best to act as an adult. Just by using the name monster in law states that there is a lot of tension from both of you in the relat...
- I'm not real sure, but I think you're talking about your own mother. If that's the case then you simply have to stand up to her and hold your ground. I know that is ea...
- Hi J., You definitely have to have your husband on your side, if no other family members. You made these kids together after all. Hopefully you had a plan abou...
Need Help with My Overbearing and Cheap Boss
I started working for the law firm when I was about 5 months pregnant. ... Now, as a mother, I would say do not give him any proposal until you are about 6 ...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! If I'm reading your post correctly, it sounds like you want to work from home after your 4-month maternity leave. If your boss does ...
- Hi D., I think your proposal was great! My one suggestion is to see if he agrees to pay for the DSL himself for you before you offer to pay automatically out of poc...
- ever thought about being your own boss, working from home part time, and make full time money doing it? i am an independent consultant with arbonne international...an...
Mother and Baby's Father Battle
Sep 22, 2009 ... My advice to you (fellow daughter of slightly overbearing mother) is to find a .... My parents and mother in law all thought we should have named two of our ...
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- Which name do YOU like better? Or perhaps you have a 3rd name to suggest? Like the previous responses, this should be a decision between you and the baby's father! My...
- You can always listen to the grandparents but the final decision involving your baby is up to the mom/dad of this baby. I do have a friend who has a baby girl named M...
- K., When I shared my "possible" baby names with my mother, her response to my favorite broke my heart. So, I just decided to pick out a name with my husband and ke...
Going Away for the Holidays
Oct 23, 2009 ... My mother is a little over bearing and wants everything her waythat .... hey boy do i know what your going through my mother in law is the ...
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- I second, third and fourth.. Kristen L!!! Talk to your siblings, get them on board and play the, "what if it was our family" card.
- Well, it's not like there is some "trick" out there that will cleverly pull the wool over her eyes. Just be honest with her and under the pretense that any reasonable...
- Go with your husband and his family. Politely tell your mom that you love spending time with her over the holidays, but you do have 2 families now and you've spent mos...
In Law Troubles
mother in law in 5 answers "I loved my Mother in law, and unfortunately she passed almost a year ago." ..... How to Deal with Overbearing Mother in Law? ...
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- I had the same issue...still do sometimes...I jsut stopped going over...I went over when it was CONVENIENT for me.....and eventually comments were made and i addressed...
- I have! If you read my post below about my mother in law you will get the picuture of the type of person that she is. She only complains of not seeing him when my moth...
- I have had the saem experience with my in-laws. My son is almost 3 years old and they've seen him maybe 5 times. They live about 2 hours away, but they are always up h...
My Dad Is Driving Me Nutty
He sometimes seems jealous of the time spent with in-laws- Yes my sister's Mother-in-law can be a little overbearing- but we no longer have a mother and she ...
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- In general I think you should remember that you cannot change him to fit into the kind of relationship you want - not at this point. You can only change your expectat...
- My father passed away in 2001. What I wouldn't give to just sit there and have a boring conversation or not one at all. He didn't call me much, probably the same as yo...
- When you feel these times of "nuttyness" remember that you won't have him forever. He has noone now but you kids. Shame on you if you can't spare a25 minute ride one w...
