homegrown21
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So we finally told our family that we were expecting our 2nd child on Sunday. My parents were ecstatic, but it seemed to have left a bad taste in my MIL's mouth, my FIL on the other hand was excited. Her reaction was basically emotionless and her congratulations were a bit strained.
I haven't had the best relationship with her since the beginning, we're both too hands on and she tends to overstep her boundries when it comes to our son. She's very passive aggressive and indirectly criticizes our parenting skills when she feels it's appropriate, which drives me up the wall!!
I've tried to be civil with her and have followed the old adage that if I have nothing nice to say, then I'll say nothing at all. Which kind of leaves me looking like the asshole in the corner.
So the point in all of this is, how many of you have had to deal with over bearing MIL's and how did you deal with them? My husband is starting to realize the antics of his mom, which I'm relieved about, but it doesn't solve our situation. Any advice??
I haven't had the best relationship with her since the beginning, we're both too hands on and she tends to overstep her boundries when it comes to our son. She's very passive aggressive and indirectly criticizes our parenting skills when she feels it's appropriate, which drives me up the wall!!
I've tried to be civil with her and have followed the old adage that if I have nothing nice to say, then I'll say nothing at all. Which kind of leaves me looking like the asshole in the corner.
So the point in all of this is, how many of you have had to deal with over bearing MIL's and how did you deal with them? My husband is starting to realize the antics of his mom, which I'm relieved about, but it doesn't solve our situation. Any advice??