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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems like you see the only solution as you being completely passive and your DH handling the situation.  Why have you not spoken up for yourself in 8 years for Pete's sake?  If she's a bully, say something.  You are not going to receive a reward in heaven for being a silent passive victim.[/quote]

This!!!!  Amazing to me that some women want to play the doormat and then blame their DH's for it.  What the hell are you afraid of?  My MIL is difficult as hell although MY parents are more difficult (especially my Dad).  My DH has always stood up to my dad and never expected me to intervene.  He said that I should have his back - not his front.  So when I had my first run-in with my MIL, my DH's behavior was a cue.  I respectfuly sttod up to my MIL and I still do it.  What you women do not understand is that MIL's KNOW that you are pressuring your DH to intervene - they were DILs themselves.  So to them, you look weak and divisive (because you are putting her son in the middle of your spat).  That solves the short term issue but does not help in the long run.  Speak up for yourself!  [/quote]

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