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[quote=Anonymous]I've known my mother-in-law for more than three decades, and now that she's in her seventies, it's become evident that she can be quite challenging to get along with. She has been on anti-depressants for over 30+ years. She has consistently refrained from displaying affection or love toward anyone and appears to constantly seek attention. Whenever she has come to visit us, I've found myself growing increasingly frustrated with my husband for unquestioningly believing her untruths. Not once have I heard her speak positively about anyone in her life. She has always tended to be selfish.

My husband is an only child and is very sympathetic to her mental condition, often giving her the benefit of the doubt. Strangely, he transforms into a different person when he visits her, taking on tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry that he rarely does at our own home. My mother-in-law has had limited education and is unable to read or write. She spent her life entirely dependent on my father-in-law, who took care of her throughout their more than 50-year marriage. Unfortunately, we lost my father-in-law just last month.

Now, my husband wants to bring her to live with us, and I find it difficult to fathom the prospect of sharing my life with her. What steps can I take to address this situation?[/quote]

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