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[quote=Anonymous]I learned this skill with my MIL and it has proved really useful. Just say your request very directly and very simply, no emotion. “Mom, I don’t want to get into politics with you. Please don’t bring it up.” Change subject to something completely neutral and benign. As a rule, keep her at arm’s length, share as little as possible, but always be polite, civil, kind. Always direct conversation to something neutral like weather or gardening. She wants the drama-to get a rise-don’t give it. Be totally boring. Over time she will learn, but it takes time.[/quote]
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