Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Movies and bridge sounds like my MIL. Did your DH say why he wanted you to call? Is she feeling lonely or depressed? Is her health okay?

He just feels that I should. I asked if she said something to him and he said no, I just ought to call her. To be fair, my grandmother is still alive and he initiates calls to her at least once a week. He's a much more sociable person than I am.

He sounds very dutiful. I can see why you'd be reluctant b/c there's really nothing to "chat about." Maybe compromise with DH to call her every two weeks or once a month? Save up some anecdote to relate about your kid. Even if it's a short call and it feels artificial, it won't hurt.

OP here - I have no kid. I'm dealing with infertility and have nothing good to report to her. I'm depressed and I don't want to chit-chat with anyone. Plus I just don't like talking on the phone.

My apologies. I thought you made a reference to DC in an earlier post. Explain this to you're DC that you're depressed and don't feel like chatting.

[Anonymous]

No we do not. We don't have that kind of relationship even though we do get a long. MIL calls DH one or two times a day though

[Anonymous]

goodness no. My DH calls his parents maybe every 2-3 weeks. I used to get on the phone too, but felt they weren't really interested in talking to me, so now I just get on on their birthdays and holidays.

DH never calls my family either. (Nor anyone in his own family other than his parents.) We're not big phone folks.

[Anonymous]

Yes I love my MIL. I am so lucky.