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[quote=Anonymous]We are dealing with this right now. I’d been shouldering all the work to get DD to MIL, only wanting to please and completely ignoring the fact that MIL wasn’t even trying herself. But she was complaining. To my husband. To SIL. Finally, to me. Then pretending like she didn’t.

I’m just not doing it anymore. No planning, no driving, no taking. The door is always open to MIL to visit, if we don’t have plans, of course. I won’t hold DH or DD back from having a relationship, but I’m not in charge anymore. And I certainly won’t be taking her to MIL alone again, especially since all I got in return was complaining that it wasn’t good enough.

Expect a lot of pushback, even more complaining. It’s like a toddler having a tantrum. “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Repeat. If you need to, add in, “Mary, my previous efforts in bringing Layla to you went unappreciated. You’re welcome to visit Larla at our home anytime.” Or just, “I’m sure Bob is planning something soon.”

Don’t be a doormat. [/quote]

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