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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like she is cognitively rigid, kind of boring, doesn't have very good social skills and is unsure how else to interact.

Paper towels vs napkins is not a thing worth mentioning. It's the kind of thing boring people talk about. Same with making the same "cartoon room" joke over and over.

I would just ignore and maybe try to steer the conversation toward things she can talk about. I'm going to guess she doesn't have a lot going on in her life if these are the conversation contributions she is making. Maybe ask her to reminisce about when she was a little girl?

Also, when all else fails I get my MIL to stop bringing up something by pretending I think she is developing dementia. "Yes, Larla, these are paper towels. Do you remember that's what we had a lunch time as well? You commented on it then, too. Do you remember that? Are you ok?" I only break that out when necessary, though.[/quote]

This is the correct answer here.[/quote]
Agree. Also, with respect to OP’s question of how to not be driven insane by this behavior, I find it best to just think of the person who acts this way as a sad, limited person deserving of pity. Also work on feeling grateful that DH didn’t turn out like her. [/quote]

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