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dixieangel · 07-06-2012, 07:36 PM

What works for me with my hateful mother in law:

I feel sorry for her. I realize she has had some major losses in her life. She is alone, lonely, and bitter.

Years ago, she got out of hand with me. My husband told her she was out of line and we left. Just recently she came to our house, but then I realized the worst thing to do is to avoid her. I decided to stand my ground. My husband assured me that if she got out of line he'd ask her to leave. I will not get into a war with her. If i can put differences aside for my husband, she can do the same for her son. If she can't, it's her loss.

So, IMO you belong at your husbands side and it's his duty to stand up for you.

07-06-2012, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
dixieangel Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 246	Re: Huh??? What works for me with my hateful mother in law: I feel sorry for her. I realize she has had some major losses in her life. She is alone, lonely, and bitter. Years ago, she got out of hand with me. My husband told her she was out of line and we left. Just recently she came to our house, but then I realized the worst thing to do is to avoid her. I decided to stand my ground. My husband assured me that if she got out of line he'd ask her to leave. I will not get into a war with her. If i can put differences aside for my husband, she can do the same for her son. If she can't, it's her loss. So, IMO you belong at your husbands side and it's his duty to stand up for you.