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Mother-In-Law Stories
December 25, 2009
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I used to date this guy
in college for many years. We each lived in different apartments
with other students. The first time his mom went to visit him,
she asked how come I didn't clean his apartment. They weren't rich,
but since I didn't have a car or much money, she kept saying that
he should date someone "from his class". When I broke
up with him, after finding out that he had cheated on me many, many
times, he cried and got depressed. His mom kept saying that he
was just not thinking when he cheated on me. Yeah, about 50 times.
I was the bad person there, because I was not willing to forgive
him. Today, I have a wonderful BF and love his mom. I totally
understand how the mother reflects on the son's character.
Signed - Yet Another
Precious MIL and Her Precious Little Son
( responses to this story )
( here is my story )
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DH's family members were
basically good people, or so I thought. They have no boundaries
with their children, and they favor the younger child tremendously
(DH is not the youngest). So, they're a little "cuckoo",
but how bad can they really be? Well, MIL came to look after
my DH after he had a procedure. I had to leave town shortly
after that for work. Whilst I was away, she reorganized all
of my kitchen cabinets and pantry. Although one might consider
that a territorial issue, I chose to look at it as her way of helping
out. Also, I was able to overlook it, as I felt it was more
important to have my DH taken care of properly. I mean, who
is better to do that, if I'm unable to? Ugh! She also
"organized" the bathroom cabinets. I use the term
loosely, as approximately 1/4 of my personal toiletries, etc., were
missing when I got home. That included a very expensive (and
I mean EXPENSIVE $$$$$) set of skin care items that DH had received
from a vendor! She, whilst DH slept during his recovery, stuffed
her suitcase full of my things. Violated is one word that
I'll use. Disappointed and frustrated are two others.
The best is that, when we approached her about it, she denied, denied,
denied, until, I guess, she figured that we were not going to give
up the chase. The "apology" she sent me really let
me know that she was ticked off that we had the audacity to hold
her responsible for her actions, and that I should apparently pack
my bags, because I was going on a guilt trip! She donated
my belongings to the troops fighting the war in Afghanistan.
How dare I be upset that she did something so honorable. Truly,
I kid you not! What the soldiers would want with some of those
items, I do not know?! Lady's perfumed shower gel, bubble
bath and the complimenting body lotion (no spf here)! I'm
all for donating to those who are needy. Certainly I am all
for supporting our military, and have always done so. But,
it should have been my choice, not some meddling woman who decided
that I had too much stuff!! We tried to talk to her with her
therapist present, because we knew it could potentially turn ugly.
Now I know why she has had a therapist for years and has not seen
any improvement in her relationships. He's awful!! AWFUL!!
It turned into an ugly mess. I should have given her an Oscar
for her performance. She ultimately did the thing that I will
find very hard to forgive and forget. She tried to pit my
DH against me. I think this is the most sinful act a MIL can
do to her child and his/her spouse. I have been nothing but
supportive to my DH. He was out of work for over 18 months,
and I gladly went to work to pay our bills, including his car payment.
I never once complained, as we're a partnership. His car payment
is mine at the end of the day. I encourage him to be the very
best he can be. He's the most amazing soul, and he truly deserves
the very best in life. We have a great relationship!
MIL's youngest child married trash, and she has done nothing but
drain him dry. She has been mean and downright evil to him
at times, but the MIL seems to crave her affection and attention.
MIL treats that DIL like a princess, no less! This has always
been a hard pill to swallow at "family" occasions.
At such occasions, we are welcomed initially, after the 260+ miles
we've driven, but then dropped like a lead weight once the younger
son and DIL (who live 5 minutes away) arrive. I could put
up with that somewhat, but when the other DIL ignores me and the
ILs just coo at her for being such a wonderful person, I'm sad.
Anyway, after the mass fallout at the therapist's, the last thing
I want is a relationship with these people. But, I will try
to have a "working" one for my DH's sake. He is
well aware of the lunacy of his mother's behavior, and is going
to reduce his and our time around her and the rest of the family,
as it is not constructive. But, it sure makes me sad.
All I had ever hoped for from my ILs has been shattered. It's
a nightmare!!!
Signed - He Is Well Aware
Of The Lunacy
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