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[quote=Anonymous] OP, older is not always wiser. ITA that you have to be the bigger person in this relationship. If she is at least *trying* to get along with you, then she is a better MIL than some. Give her credit for her efforts. Do not go over the top, try to include her when appropriate, and try to remain neutral. She has a challenging personality, which was there before you came along, you are not going to change it. Do the best with what you have, seriously. If she were a mean, nasty, bitter, negative, depressed, selfish person (my MIL), I would say she is giving you nothing to work with, don't put any effort into it, don't bother. But she does seem to want to spend time with her grandchildren, which means she was probably a very decent mother herself, so try to feed on the positive. GL. It is difficult to try to fit into a family as the new member, especially if they are dysfunctional (and perhaps make your own family look normal)! [/quote]
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