Worst gift: It is never
ending with my in-laws. I received the worst gifts possible
ever, since the first Christmas that I married my husband.
For the first Christmas, I got the ugliest sweater imaginable.
And, to top that, I got some ugly socks to match. Meanwhile,
my husband and his sister got exactly what they picked.
And, my BIL gets pooped on, too, with wacky gifts. The following
Christmas, I received some weird stuff - a silver candle with
a silver holder, some leopard slippers and a bible. Everything
was awful, except for the bible. After that charade, I insisted
that everyone give me money or let me pick out my own gifts -
this is the way that they do it with their son and daughter.
The following Christmas was a disaster. I specifically asked
for money or a gift certificate to the mall, and I did not receive
either. Instead, I got candy, an ugly shirt, and, worst
of all, the ugliest corduroy jacket that I have ever seen in my
life. It was awful, just awful. I don't know what
I'll get this year. But, I have made it known that I collect
fairies, and I will take money only as gift for Christmas and
my birthday.
Signed - Annoyed and
Irritated
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As an OBGYN nurse, I am
really upset to hear so many negative stories about MILs bursting
into the delivery room when their DILs have clearly stated that
they do not want the Mils there. I urge anyone in labor to
enlist the help of their nurses. They will do whatever it
takes to ensure that the people you want in are in, and the people
you want out are out. Nurses are there to advocate for you,
the client, so be sure to use this powerful resource. And,
if your nurse is not following your wishes, you can always ask to
see the nurse manager or nursing supervisor. Remember, nurses
work for you, and so do doctors. And, it doesn't matter if
your husband disagrees with you, you are the client. Be strong,
and take care.
Signed - OB Nurse
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Worst gift: Ok, get
THIS! For Christmas my GM (my MOTHER'S MIL) gave my mother
a triple pack of the most ENORMOUS UNDERWEAR that you have ever
seen!! Why would you??? She was the queen of bad gifts!!
Signed - My Grandma is
Tacky!!
RESPONSE: My Grandma is Tacky!!
If they fit, maybe it is not so bad.
RESPONSE: My Grandma is Tacky!!
As with all gifts, it should be accepted graciously. "Thank
you," isn't that hard to say. After that, pitch the underwear.
I have been married to
DH for 11 years. I am well aware that his parents don't like
me. Sometimes you just get a sense that someone doesn't like
you and sometimes you get proof. A few years ago, I decided
to study in another state for a month. The class I was taking
ran for about 10 hours a day, as it was an accelerated class.
While I was there, my in-laws just happened to be vacationing nearby
with some people from their church. They called my hotel a
few times, but they never left a message with the front desk.
I decided to come home a few days early, having finished my work
there. My DH and I were sitting in the living room on the
day that I got home. We were chatting about my class when
the phone rang. DH always uses the speaker phone, not the
hand set, when talking on the phone. It was my FIL asking
my DH if he knew what HIS WIFE was up to when he wasn't around.
He said it in a horrible, accusatory tone of voice. They said
that they had tried to call, and I was never in my room. Therefore,
I must be up to something, like cheating perhaps? DH said
nothing, except to offer the fact that the class had long hours.
I sat there waiting for him to defend me, but he said nothing else.
So, I decided to jump in. I asked FIL why he didn't leave
a message, and I said that I certainly would have returned his call.
It was the best that I could come up with in my horror and anger.
He responded, "Aaaah. Duh. Yea. Ooooops."
That's right. You just got caught accusing me of cheating.
He referred to me as "your wife". I have a name.
I'm not a piece of property, and, yes, we have been introduced,
sadly so. My only regret is that I didn't say more to him
and let him know how I really felt.
Signed - Got Caught
RESPONSE: Got Caught
Uuuggghhh, you have ugly in-laws.
RESPONSE: Got Caught
I am glad that you told the self-righteous old goat. I think you
told him just enough.
RESPONSE: Got Caught
I can see why you decided to jump in for yourself. FIL caught being
a jerk, and DH caught being a DWEEB. What choice did you have?
RESPONSE: Got Caught
Does your DH make squeaking noises at night? Because, you certainly
married a mouse! Counseling, and none too soon. He needs to see
the destructive ways of his parents, and to learn to speak up.
Otherwise, toss some cheese out in the street. And, when he goes
after it, lock him out!
RESPONSE: Got Caught
They sound like a bunch of @ssholes. You don't owe them any explanations.
On top of everything else, your a friggin' adult, and if you choose
not to go straight back to your hotel room after a class, that is
your right. Yes, they do look at you like some piece of property
that DH owns. If I was away taking a long class, I can't say that
I wouldn't go out for some fun with some of the people in my class
if they offered it. Just because we get married, that doesn't mean
that our social lives don't go out past our DHs and family. I think
that a lot of people expect a woman (after marriage) to be in the
"hotel room" or at home. And, if we are not either place,
we are the horny dogs who can't keep our legs closed. You should
have told him to make sure that his head is screwed on tight. Your
DH needs to find his balls, and he should have defended you. Your
FIL's mind was obviously in the gutter.
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