My husband is like this. He doesn’t always criticize me but when I point out something I found hurtful or untrue he replies he should be able to say anything he wants in his home without having to filter his thoughts. Guess how well our relationship is going. <sigh> |
Literally have the same issue with my husband and its led to fights last night and a tiff this am. I can't. |
I would just retort every time, oh let’s not be a negative Nancy. Over and over and over. |
Well, I would tell the lady just because I came out of her vagina doesn’t mean she needs to talk out of her butt. |
What weird post or a weird mom. Is she always so terrible at understanding other peoples situation or decisions? Ignore her. Lack of empathy or ability to see another’s point of view. Ignore. |
I wouldn't be having many conversations with her. Just because she is your mom doesn't mean she gets the right to treat you that way. If brave I would say: Mom "your summer is going to be boring" Me " why are you saying that?" Are you offering to do something for us that we don't know about? Or is that what you would say to a friend? Just want to say I'm sorry! I have a narcisstic mom who is giving me the silent treatment ( almost a year) and little does she know that it has been a pleasure not hearing from her! She thinks I am pining for her abuse. |
My mom's kind of like this. If I were to make the "grass race" comment she'd make a sympathetic noise and be like, "oh dear". She says that to like half of the things I tell her. "We went for a walk today! Looks like the azaleas have already peaked at the park, spring is turning into summer pretty quick this year!" "hmm, oh dear, well that's a shame". Or if she can't say some variation of that, she says something else neutral and weird. "Larlo won his soccer match this morning!" "Oh my, he's been working hard I guess." Like she's incapable of just saying "oh that's great!!!" or anything semi natural. |
PP, you must be lucky to not have any boomers in your life like this. If you search boomer mom on any social media, you’ll see all sorts of hilarious videos just like this. Boomer mom/grandma become a bunch of negative Nellies! |