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[quote=Anonymous]I used to think the concept would be near impossible until I have seen it with my own eyes. I have been married for 22 years, great marriage, successful, etc....my husband and I are grounded and have raised 3 wonderful kids who are all doing very well. You would THINK my MIL would be delighted that this were so, but apparently not.

I have noticed especially in the last few years that she is increasingly bitter and always has something neg. to say. I feel like she resents how successful my kids are meanwhile they are her grandkids!! When my D. got into one of the best universities in this country (not ivy) and we excitedly told her the first thing was " why, she couldn't get into an ivy"?

My son made a coveted sports team and my husband called to tell her and her reply was to tell your wife to make sure she puts studies first.

After wearing my hair quite long for years I got it cut to my shoulders, i love it and it makes me look so much younger, the reaction has been overwhelming from those in my circle. She came for dinner whats the first thing she said ONLY after I asked her if she even noticed (we are talking 5" cut here) she says "Well if you're happy and like it then I do too" with a smug expression!

Are you getting the picture? Now this is no ordinary grandmother/MIL. She is a former attorney, no dummy, extremely attractive/fit think along the lines of a Jane Fonda lookalike, is 69 but looks not a day over 60, very well read, traveled, etc.....so I am puzzled why she obviously is so threatened by me and my kids. It just does not make sense, any ideas? Suggestions on how to deal with her? I am stumped and getting increasingly annoyed.[/quote]

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