I would say instead of avoiding ur MIL or running away from her, you should really try to work it out by being a caring person or even ignoring somethings she says. Think about it, *the guy you're thinking of marrying is her son. She brought him into this world, took care of him, raised him, made him the man he is today. You should respect her for that for the rest of your life. * (I know by doing that she did you no favor but being thankful is always like by Allah) You should look at it this way --- the man I'm in love with today, was taken care of for god knows how many years by this woman. That should make you very soft hearted towards your mother-in-law even if she's not reasonable sometimes.
was that directed at me?