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Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!!
Asked by T.M. from Terre Haute
on February 2, 2008
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I have 2 wonderful boys. A 9yr old and a 16mo old. We have always done large birthday parties with our family. However; the family on my husbands side doesn't seem to ...
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- Shannon, first of all, & I know this wasn't your question, but you stated "He isn't in school yet and I'm a stay at home mom so he doesn't have any friends." There ar...
- hi - i'm proud of you.. really. that's a tough spot to be in. you'll later be respected for putting your children first. regarding the big blow out party - your little...
- This is such a hard topic to deal with. My situation is very similar...except for the drugs and drinking. My issue with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law are as fol...
Christmas Dilemma
Asked by A.M. from Boise
on December 21, 2008
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My husband and I had a big fight last weekend when my mother was here for my birthday. He left the house for the rest of the day as I cried to my mom. Not a word fro...
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- Considering that you're married to your husband and not your mother he does come first, regardless of the plans you made. Things come up and things change. You need to...
- It sounds like your husband has made his own choice about what he is doing on Christmas, and you can do what you choose to. Don't let him manipulate you into being al...
- I don't know if you are a religious person or not, but the scriptures tell you to "cleave unto your husband, and none else" which means that if there is ever a time wh...
Help - My Overbearing MIL Is Driving Me Crazy!
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on December 10, 2007
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Okay Mama's...I am at my wits end with my MIL! I could give a volume of examples of her overbearing and nasty behavior, but seriously, just trust me when I say that s...
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- While I do agree with your husband that this paying to have a new garbage disposal is somewhat of a nice gesture, no one likes to have a gift forced on them. I have b...
- I had something like that happen too. My friend who has never guess had a disposal and because I did it once before stopped up mine a few years ago potato peels. The...
- Hi A., I am not a counselor but this has worked for me and some of my friends. First, sit down with your husband when you are not angry and tell him you want to ta...
In-laws and Birthdays
Asked by A.H. from Killeen
on October 5, 2006
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I have been having problems with my in-laws even before my husband and I were married. my MIL tried to convince my husband not to marry me, offered me money for a divo...
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- Kill them with kindness!! It's hard to be around people who don't like or respect you or your wishes. Just be the bigger person be super sweet and they can do nothing...
- stick by your guns!!!! your that child's mother if your dh's parents will act like that to you then they need not be in your life or the life of your child. negativity...
- A., Stick to your guns. If your in-laws loved (read: respected) your family, they would at least follow your rules in your presence. The rules are by no means odd or ...
In-law Issues
Asked by M. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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Hello Moms, wife's, and friends
I will try to make it short as I can. My mother in law recently passed away. My mother and sister in laws have never liked me for wh...
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- I think you need to call a moose a moose, stop avoiding the confrontation. Just show up, with them and tell them: I understand that this situation is uncomfortable, ...
- My vote is for April, and Kaycee. Steal yourself and let your husband fight for you. Find yourself a mantra and laugh off as much as possible. I know it is easier s...
- M., I'm so sorry for you. I would not go and or make plans that seem to be unbreakable. Your Husband seems to be acting quit babyish. Does he not realize what his s...
My Mother in Law Refuses to Listen to Me
Asked by T.H. from New York
on March 8, 2007
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help, i have a mother in law who seems to refuse to listen to me, like when she babysits, i really appreciate the help, dont get me wrong, i just wish when i say no ju...
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- T., I know exactly how you feel. My mother in law is the same way. She is always telling me that I am wrong, no matter what it is, when it comes to my son ...
- I think your reaction is very normal but it is only hurting you. Juice after dinner once in a while is not going to harm your daughter as much as it is going to make y...
- I feel like I'm living my life over again! I went through the same thing with my mother in law. When my oldest started eating table food, I only wanted him to use a ...
Seeking Moms Help on Grandparents Babysitting
Asked by M.J. from Green Bay
on September 18, 2008
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In Febuary me and my husband are going to Vegas for my brothers wedding . My in-laws are watching our two kids for the 5 days we will be gone . I am a little neverous ...
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- Sometimes it's good for kids to have a different schedule and to try new foods. In fact, they may try foods for Grandma that they'd never try for you! Let Grandma be G...
- If you pay the grandparents to watch the kids then you can have rules but if they are watching the kids out of the kindness of their heart let grandma be grandma. I...
- If you trust her enough to leave your kids with her for 5 days, dont worry so much about what they are eating. That is the adventure of going to grandmas...give her s...
Mohter in Law
Asked by A.P. from Grand Rapids
on January 28, 2008
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My mother in law is always willing to babysit, which is great because it saves us lots of money but... when she comes she goes through my mail, medicine cabinet, cupbo...
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- You need to set boundries, or suggest that she watch the kids at her home.
- I would have my husband have a little one on one with his Mother...or I would ask her to babysit at her house. Other than that, the only suggestion I have is to put p...
- Hi A.! I read the responses. They all sound good. I was wondering how you knew that she snooped. I think the best idea is to talk to her, if it's not too awkward. I ob...
Sister in Law Driving Me Crazy!
Asked by N. from Lancaster
on July 13, 2007
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Okay, here's the dilemma. We booked our vacation months ago for Cape May to begin on a particular day in August. My husband's sister, who is apparently planning her ...
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- Don't get mad - it's a waste of time. You can't control other people's actions, you can only control your reactions. Your plans were made long before, so as far as e...
- N., Sounds like we have the same sister in law. I would go to the beach. Your plans were made before hers. Go to the beach and have a good time. She should underst...
- Go to the beach! Send a gift and apologize for not being able to attend. You made these plans first and you don't wanna waste $150. I know, I wouldn't. Enjoy your ...
