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How to Get Along with the Inlaws
Asked by A.S. from Buffalo
on November 1, 2006
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Here is he issue that I have. My MNL is really the only family that we have close besides his sister. And everytime we ask her to watch the kids for us so we can go on...
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- HI-- FIRST I want to say you are amazing for going through all that you have and I will pray for your little one. Second, I had horrible problems with my mnl and...
- Everyone is telling you to just ignore everything..well, i would ignore her also..but not without a good telling off first. I know how you feel..my daugther is 7..and ...
- A., it sounds to me like there are deeper issues with your husbands family. I think they are avoiding the situation with your son, not so much with you. I don't thin...
Visits from In-laws: How Often Is Too Often?
Asked by C.G. from Portland
on December 23, 2007
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My husband's father has been coming over a lot since the birth of our first just over two months ago. I think his visits border on intrusive but don't know how to kind...
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- C., I would find out from your husband when he has time to support you while your father in law is going to visit. If you are stressed, then he needs to be there to...
- Oh man - can I relate to this one. I had a child who would only sleep for one hour at a time, was colicky, constantly needed to be stimulated, etc. On top of this I ...
- I think that talking about it and recognizing what your needs are is by far the most important part. BUT... just remember to not drive your in-laws too far away. You...
Don't like Dresses In-laws Bought for Daughters
Asked by C.T. from Fayetteville
on October 20, 2008
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My dd recently had her 4th birthday, knowing she needed dresses her grandparents got her a jumper that I feel is way too babyish for her, and got one very similar for ...
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- I do the hint thing like the other person suggested too. But I also won't let my daughter where something really dorky out in public either. So I will usually let he...
- well if your trying to keep the peace let her wear it a couple times make sure you take pictures to send to them showing she wore it and they don't get their feelings...
- The best way to handle this is to be thankful... let the girls wear the dresses out with grandparents, take pics of the girls in them to give to grandparents, and enjo...
Trouble with MIL
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on September 10, 2008
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Hi there! This has been bugging me for a while, and I'm curious to see what kind of solutions other moms can give me. We live literally 5 minutes from my husbands fami...
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- Hi K., Your mother in law hear your baby crying 5 minutes away? she muct have Grandma Radar. I'm 51 and so waiting to be a grandma. I have heard that grandmas have th...
- Count your blessings. Your children have involved loving grandparents. Things could be so much worse. Relax and enjoy the benefits of having them so close. Look at...
- Your MIL needs to buy for all kids not just one. Grandparents love there grand children. But sometimes they can get carried a way. I would'nt let them buy everything s...
Advice on Mother in Law's Visit
Asked by R.B. from San Angelo
on May 31, 2008
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First I must start by saying that I truly do love my mother in law. I have one problem that I am really not sure how to approach because last time she was here she ign...
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- Before everyone goes to bed the first night she is in town, I would mention it! Tell her that after she left on the last visit, your son's sleep schedule was out of wh...
- Well its really not about you and helping.She was once your husbands mom and now she needs to feel that void.Thats how shes dealing with it.By trying to get your son t...
- A few questions...1)when they visit, is it longer than a few days or a week? 2)is it that big a difference on his day if he gets up early to play with grandma for thos...
Looking for a Marriage Counselor?
Asked by F.M. from Phoenix
on January 17, 2008
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This is sort of weird but I'm sure I'm not the only one. I'm looking for any recommendations for a family or marriage counselor/therapist. My husband and I are not get...
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- Hang in there. I was so touched by your post that I just want to put a word of encouragement out there for you. Unfortunately, I do not have a therapist in mind. I ...
- hey!! I have a guy that is wonderful he is a relationship councelor He wrote a book too the only thing is his office is in fountain hills but it is so worth the drive ...
- Hi Felica, My aunt had the same problem with my uncle's family. Especially his mom.(She was a very difficult mother-in-law). My aunt put up with her for years unt...
Am I Being Fair to MIL???
Asked by M.B. from Houston
on October 18, 2008
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All righty, this could be SOOO long, so I'm going to try to keep it as short as possible and still give ya'll enough info to have a clear thought!!
Ok, here we go. ...
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- I think y'all are so being fair. My ILs are the same way and never want share. Both my parents and my ILs are in the neighborhood over from us so we see them regularly...
- Would your in-laws be willing to compromise? Like maybe have their Thanksgiving early if your parents have theirs late or vice-versa. My family likes to eat early and ...
- I think you are being totally fair. What you do with your family time/holidays is up to you and your husband. My MIL was selfish, too. She always ordered us to her hou...
In Laws - Not My Values
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on December 4, 2006
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Ok, here is the situation. I know that I maybe jumping the gun so to speak cause my baby is only 7 weeks. However, there are definate differences in opinion between my...
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- I agree that above anything else you are her mother. It is your job to protect your daughter. Think of her best interests, as she cannot defend herself now, and go w...
- I'm so sorry that you have to deal with such stinkiness. I have told my SO that if, at any point his family says anything that is hurtful or mean to our children- t...
- You are doing the right thing.Huggs to you honey.Your priorites are on the right track.God love you and your baby girl.The problem is not alcohol, but the behavior is....
