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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My ILs passed away years ago and the only family DH has left is SIL. A few weeks ago she instigated a fight with DH, and when he stood up for himself, she broke into tears and said people should be kind to her because she’s “going through a lot right now.” They took a bit of a break and he gave her a little space, but they spoke this weekend regarding Thanksgiving. She broke down again, said she’s not sure she’s up to the holiday, because she “is going through a lot right now”. DH gently tried to coax out of her what she’s going though, but she wouldn’t divulge, just kept saying, “it’s a lot” through tears. And now he’s annoyed. He thinks she’s using this as an excuse for a multitude of things; she’s always picking fights and is generally difficult overall. DH thinks she’s either sick and dying and doesn’t want anyone to know, or wants everyone to think that so she will gain sympathy (a tactic she’s used for forever.)

[b]How do you tell if someone is being manipulative, or if they are genuinely hurting[/b], when they only vaguely tell you “it’s something” over and over again, but won’t say what. [/quote]

You don't know. So you just need to be kind. [/quote]

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