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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A question: Obviously, your father must have noticed that your mom is not speaking to you. Is it just business as usual? Does he expect you to apologize? Has anyone ever called her on her childish behavior? I agree it is a form of bullying and it's time for a non-confrontational talk with mom. You are in a tough spot because it is your MOTHER and you are an only (siblings can be good buffers). Would she agree to counseling? If not, go without her and get some help on how to approach. [/quote]

OP here-yes, my father knows; in fact, he said, "Well, you know how your mother is, she always has to have someone she's not talking to."  Honestly, I think he's just glad when it isn't him she's not talking to and he doesn't call her on the behavior because then she'll start not talking to him again.  He does expect me to do whatever to smooth it all over and I have done that before because it feels awful to have someone, especially your mother, completely ignore you.  The other complicating factor is that my father is very close to my sons and we've had many long-standing traditions, so the whole situation is hurtful for my kids.  Fortunately, my kids are old enough to understand why I'm no longer willing to just do whatever to make the peace.  I've been in and out of counseling my whole life and will probably go back for help to deal with this.  I'm just tired.[/quote]

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