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I Hate My Mother In Law

She Drives The Crazy Train

By: An EP User
Written on February 8th, 2013
By: An EP User
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  • JudgeJudyJunior

    P.S. I forgot to add, when I look back at the crazy-makers in my past, I think my feeling that I was being nice to them in putting up with them was misplaced. Unstable people tend to not do well with others and all the big emotional turmoil they cause is no better for them than it is for the ones they bring it on. So mostly, I think keeping a distance is actually a kindness to them as well, when you think about it. Just my opinion, though.

    Feb 9
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  • JudgeJudyJunior

    I think a therapist might be a good idea to help you set strict boundaries with these people, and perhaps with your boyfriend, too, if you have to. I think she is way over-the-top so the normal rules don't apply or you will be toast- SHE certainly won't be playing by the same rules.

    With my husband and I, whoever causes trouble in our home or minds is put out of our "circle of two" progressively farther until they no longer cause problems. Sometimes this goes all the way to completely cutting them out of our lives. We learned the hard way and we just do NOT do other people's craziness, period. Now our life is calm and pleasant.

    I would first of all probably not deal with her at all anymore, let him do it. Big burden gone right there? If that's how you feel at that thought, then do it. Life's too short and those patterns are so hard to break later! So, if you go with that, no email, no FB (which you've done), no calls, well there's a huge start in getting control of your life in that situation. Simply do not respond. Use an answering machine, etc. Sooner or later, she'll have no choice but to get the message and accept it.

    I would NOT let them stay at your house. If they don't like it, tough. It is not your fault they cause constant trouble and you have every right to protect your calm, pleasant home life. Let them stay in a motel and if she's a pain when you visit or have her over, do not go back or have them over again. Or... you may want to just tell them not to come. You really do not have to accept abuse or crazy-making from anyone at all... Those are my thoughts. Good luck to you.

    Feb 9
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  • pinterest

    Wow, that is quite a story. Sorry to hear yet another one bites the dust by an inappropirate MIL!!! This might be a struggle for you both to find common ground but it does need to be established before you get married I'm afraid. Once children come into the picture, it will make this look like a walk in the park.

    You and the boyfriend need to define boundries & limitations. Bring the issues to a support group or someone who can be unbiased to help both parties come to an understanding. This is going to be rough especially since the boyfriend is close with his parents. Which is great, however when you take a spouse--they should come first. Good Luck, Ugh....

    Feb 8
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  • fitrunner87

    He is really close with them. I pick and choose what I bring to his attention and I try to brush things off. If it's serious then I say something. After the HPV email he has stood up for me.

    Feb 8
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