Today, in the entire half-hour since my mother-in-law reached our home, she's inspected and criticised every aspect of our home, despite things being spot clean. And sermoned me non stop on how to "live". My husband still wonders why I don't want her visiting. It"s going to be a long two weeks. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I can no longer tolerate my mother-in-law. She's not a bad person, but anytime she opens her mouth it is only to criticize, chastise, scold, or blame me. My husband is too terrified of her to ask her to leave our home. FML
Today, my mother-in-law yelled from across the house for me to come quickly. She sounded frantic, so I rushed and asked what was wrong. She said, "Nothing." and that she just wanted to remind me that she hates my guts. She'll be living here with me and my wife for the next two months. FML
Today, and ever since we announced our pregnancy, my mother-in-law has invaded our home, taken over my hobby room, and tries to run our lives. I tried to go to the pub for a pint, one solitary pint, and she came and dragged me out by my ear, because "drinking is a sin", and I hadn’t done the dishes yet. FML
Today, and since we've had our baby, my mother-in-law started coming round more often, then bringing her stuff to stay overnight, then started claiming she lived here, and got hysterical when we told her she doesn’t. I had to pick her up and place her outside while she punched me in the head repeatedly. FML
Today, I came home from a week-long vacation, only to find my mother-in-law didn't just dog-sit while I was gone; she moved in, along with all her possessions, and seems to think it's a permanent deal. FML
Today, like every time I visit the in-laws, my father-in-law is driving me crazy. He gets all holier than thou sometimes, and even my mother-in-law agrees he just talks to hear himself speak. It gets so bad that I resort to cleaning their house to ignore him. At least then he leaves me alone. Starting their dishes in 5. FML
Today, my boyfriend's mother who lives with us decided that since I work from home, it would be a good idea for her to stay home and keep me company. "Keeping me company" includes ordering me to make her food, gossiping non stop, and ridiculing me for not being the woman that she always saw her son marrying. FML
Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML
Today, my mother-in-law called to find out how the first week of school went for the kids. She spent most of the call complaining about her husband. I'd like to send her a bill for her trying to use me as a therapist. FML
Today, my mother-in-maw informed us that she sold her house and is moving in with us so we'll "take care" of her in old age. She's in perfect health. We've only been married for 4 months. My wife can't stand her for more than 2 weeks at a time, let alone living with us. FML
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Hangryko 32
You have to make it crystal clear to your husband you're uncomfortable having extended visits from your MIL in the home you share with him. He should be visiting her from now on. If he doesn't respect that, he can pay the bill for your hotel stay.
RichardPencil 32
Your mother-in-law must be a slack-ass or going easy on you, because a proper lecture should be three hours minimum and if it includes demonstrations, five hours is just getting started. Half-hour? Amateurs!!!
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RichardPencil 32
Your mother-in-law must be a slack-ass or going easy on you, because a proper lecture should be three hours minimum and if it includes demonstrations, five hours is just getting started. Half-hour? Amateurs!!!
Hangryko 32
You have to make it crystal clear to your husband you're uncomfortable having extended visits from your MIL in the home you share with him. He should be visiting her from now on. If he doesn't respect that, he can pay the bill for your hotel stay.
SirEnigM0nk 22
Have you spoken to your husband about your MIL's behavior, how it makes you feel, and your expectations of him for addressing your concerns with his mom? If so, then FYL. Speak to him firmly and directly that he needs to talk with her or you will. If you haven't spoken to him, then YDI. It's encouraging that he senses there is a problem. But you have to communicate to him what the problem is and how you need him to intervene. He can't read your mind, and it takes 2 to tango.