Mother always says “God willing”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is a common saying in Muslim cultures. What's the big deal?

Oh wow that explains why my DH says it!

[Anonymous]

Better than your MIL saying it was God’s will when something tragic happens to everyone else but them. I wore red to her funeral because I was God’s will.

[Anonymous]

Yes, shut up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is a common saying in Muslim cultures. What's the big deal?

It is common in several cultures, not just Muslim. My Baptist family says it constantly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve noticed that every single time I say anything future-related, my mother automatically repeats “God willing.” If I say, I’m happy I will see you Sunday, she croaks “God willing”. If I say I look forward to a going on a trip, she says “God willing”. It’s almost like a superstition where she has to say it or else jinxes it somehow. I want to to tell her it’s annoying and loses authenticity when it is parroted automatically. Should I just shut up?

It loses authenticity? My lord OP. Leave your mother alone.

[Anonymous]

It's very common and it means I look forward to it
My mom does this. She says inshallah
It may also be a bit of a conversational tic but she means well

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is a common saying in Muslim cultures. What's the big deal?

It is common in several cultures, not just Muslim. My Baptist family says it constantly.

+1 my Irish catholic grandfather said it.

[Anonymous]

Beat Say it first. Maybe she’ll see how annoying it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She’s a grown adult and gets to choose her own words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She’s a grown adult and gets to choose her own words.

Hail Satan! I’m a grown woman and get to pick my words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve noticed that every single time I say anything future-related, my mother automatically repeats “God willing.” If I say, I’m happy I will see you Sunday, she croaks “God willing”. If I say I look forward to a going on a trip, she says “God willing”. It’s almost like a superstition where she has to say it or else jinxes it somehow. I want to to tell her it’s annoying and loses authenticity when it is parroted automatically. Should I just shut up?

"Croaks?" a deep hoarse sound made by a frog. She's your mother and a little respect is in order.

[Anonymous]

(Some) Jewish people use “kinnehorah” the same way.

It’s a deep human impulse, OP, whether it’s got “authenticity” (lol) or not. Your mom is a human, deal with it.

[Anonymous]

Yes, you should shut up and you ATA. You already know you’re not going to change her speech or her faith.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She’s a grown adult and gets to choose her own words.

Hail Satan! I’m a grown woman and get to pick my words.

Yeah. That’s…kind of how this country works!

[Anonymous]

Of course you should leave your mother alone about this harmless little quirk. Now, if it was your MIL, that would be a different story....