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[quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't ignore, I would respond as joyfully as possible: "Wow, what a nice vacation! So glad they could get away to celebrate a big milestone." "Niece Jane is adorable, isn't she? What a happy child she seems to be." Here's the message doing this sends: You might measure yourself and me against others, Mom, but I don't. The joys and successes of others are opportunities for me to celebrate, not reasons for me to feel bad about myself or my family. Obvious jibes (like "daycare is bad") should be ignored, or at most the response should be, "Thanks for the information." Keep her at arm's length. She is not someone you should confide it, or look to for succor. She is not a person who can provide that for you or possibly for anyone. She is too insecure and unhappy. Don't give her ammunition. [/quote]
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