Re: Ways to Deal With a DifficulT MIL ..!
Exactly. I think the issue with many people, both men and women, these days is that although they want to be “adult” and “independent,” they don’t to want to grow up and have adult responsibilities. It’s rather like they want to be married, but single at the same time. Personally, I’ve never understood this idea of wanting to be married, yet wanting everything to remain the same as when you were single with no real responsibilities.
There is also quite a misconception about the word “independent,” which everyone is so keen to throw around. Being independent refers to the ability to stand on your own two feet without being dependent on anyone. It does not mean doing whatever you want, whenever you want without regard for the situation. Taking others into consideration, compromising and behaving as a situation calls for does not take away from one’s independence. I’m not sure why people view compromise and working together as an affront to their independence.