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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We never judge a visit with my mother as "good", "not bad" is the best it gets.  She can't just participate in a conversation she has to be informing, teaching, lecturing, preaching.  It she feels she isn't being respected or heard (by her very high standards) she tries to go to the jabs.  I ignore until it starts becoming too rude.   not taking that from anyone and think a bad example for my kid to see rude behaviour excused because someone is supposed to love you. [/quote]

OMG yes, this is my mom too. She doles out useless and unsolicited advice and is offended if you don't thank her. I just change subject because if I ask her to stop she rages. She preaches-does that all and she thinks she is the expert on EVERYTHING! You nailed it with the jabs. She is thin-skinned and hyper-sensitive and goes right for jabs when her fragile ego is hurt. She dishes it like nobodies business, but cannot take it. I don't even try to give it back to her, even just not showering her with praise sets her off. My kids know the rules of engagement and we make sure we exit fast when she won't stop.[/quote]

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