How to deal with endlessly critical mom

[Anonymous]

“Whoops!”
“My bad.”
“There’s no need to point out something hurtful”
“Don’t worry so much.”
“I think you’ve mentioned that once or twice already. Let’s move on.”
“Feel free to fix it if it bothers you so much”
“I guess we have different ideas about that”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Grab her and smother her with kisses. Then tell her "I know, I know. I am an idiot, but I am your idiot."

I do this with my mom and she simmers down. That's the right way to treat moms. Especially cranky old endlessly critical moms.

I love this SO much!

Yes. This exactly! Tell her is right... on anything she brings up. ANYTHING, fastest way to shut her up. I have some experience with this! Fastest and least stressful way for you, not her. Do this for your sanity.

[Anonymous]

Sorry you feel that way
Doesn't work for us but thanks
why do you say that?
We'll miss you (if The Mother threatens to skip plans)
Interesting
I'll take that under advisement

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grab her and smother her with kisses. Then tell her "I know, I know. I am an idiot, but I am your idiot."

I do this with my mom and she simmers down. That's the right way to treat moms. Especially cranky old endlessly critical moms.

I love you.