Switcheroo MIL
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Anonymous
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Good advice here. If you haven't tried it already, you might find al-anon meetings to be helpful as they are good about helping put spouse & family issues into perspective.
It's been a shock to see this change in her, but the others are right when they say that she has no part in the marriage and no business forcing these opinions on you. |
Anonymous
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Absolutely ignore any emails and texts from her. In terms of the property that she claims was solely for him -- don't even worry about it. If you do divorce, the courts will help settle this (not your mother in law).
The only thing I can suggest is to send her a VERY short email stating that you understand that she is feeling very protective of her son and that as a mother you can understand how hard it is to see her child in pain. I would then politely tell her that in order to protect your already fragile relationship, you think it is best if you limit any contact with her at this time. Tell her that no matter what happens with your marriage, you would like to have a good relationship with her so that she can maintain a healthy relationship with her grandchildren. By alienating you, she may shoot herself in the foot. |
Anonymous
| Thanks for the advice. She called this weekend and left a nervous voicemail on my cell phone. I am not going to call her back since in her message she said she would try me another time. Thus, I am off the hook for being rude and I don't have to deal with her. |
Anonymous
| Just to clarify, being rude by not calling her back. |
Anonymous
Agree with this. I have used Al-Anon to set boundaries and detach from co-dependents as well as alcoholics. |
Anonymous
| Get a divorce as quick as you can. His family is nuts. You are better off without them. |