S_Punk
December 11, 2011, 7:56pm
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Re: If one has a problem with their MIL…
God if the MIL lives far away…and is none too fond of me…I personally would feel relieved that she doesn’t include me much in her discussions/skype, etc. I don’t need my words/contributation to a conversation…even if they are totally benign…to be distorted and used against me in some way. I don’t need that drama…it’s one less thing to worry about. I’d continue to respect her…especially around my spouse…I’d stick to my standard time for calling her (a couple of times monthly, whatever)…offer best wishes/help when the situation warrants it, etc. But I wouldn’t go out of my way to be feel included by soeone who has already made up their mind about me.
As for the husband getting mad…there are two sides to a story…and perhaps as Demesne said above…she wasn’t tactful. In general, people don’t like hearing crticism about their parents.
Understood. What do you feel someone should do if/when they do have a problem with their in-laws? Should they go to a friend/their own parents/siblings… ?