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[quote=Anonymous]OP, mine is also like this, except she adores DH, and my kids.  Mine will also not acknowledge when I have contributed to the conversation by indicating that she heard me, asking further questions about what I said, or showing interest of any kind.  Often there is dead silence after my comment, even if she and FIL brought up the subject in question.

For example, they brought up RFK stadium, and what might happen with that property, and I knew a little bit about that, so I stated in one sentence the latest.  There was not a sign of recognition that someone had spoken, until my DH made a light comment, and there were then gales of fake laughter.  I am used to it now, although after they visit I am drained and feel crazy.

If I do not contribute to the conversation then I am being sulky and too quiet, and they will let me know this in various ways.

Actually most of my dealings with them are lose/lose.  Nothing I do is right, and now I have committed the ultimate sin after 15 years of marriage to my DH:  I have gained weight (about 10 pounds).

Believe me, I know how they feel about that from years of their mean jokes about overweight passersby, and their own eating issues.

Sorry for the long post but they just left after a 9 day visit and I am fried to a crisp.[/quote]

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