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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The question remains. When grandmas get together why do some grandmas complain so much about their SIL or DIL?
Adult children need not respond. Maybe the take away for you is, your parents or MIL are often placating and keeping peace. 
I was with a group of Grandma friends where 3 women went on and on about their DILs with petty complaints. All is outwardly at peace but the problem is bigger than these little issues. 
I think Mamma has a hard time letting go of their child and I see this particularly in mothers of sons.
I would much rather focus on the adorable things our grandkids say and do. [/quote]

I’m not sure you’ll get a normal grandma to respond because they likely don’t see their behaviors as a problem. MIL told both of my late elementary sons that she “doesn’t like the way your mom takes you to the barber to get your hair cut like that. It’s old-fashioned and unflattering.”  (Their hairstyles are very traditional and boring, not exactly exciting enough to start conversation). So they feel self-conscious, and it’s a dig at me. Guaranteed she said this and simply moved on her with her day.[/quote]

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