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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I loved my MIL until the day she took her last breath.  She gave me something special, her son.

I can't believe how witchy some of you ungrateful bitches are.  All under 40 ?   With no manners ?

One day, if you have a son, your DIL will write about you too.  I hope you read about yourself.[/quote]

How wonderful that you loved your mother in law! It doesn't mean that those of us who don't enjoy MIL's company are bitches. Yes, MIL gave me DH. And she adores my children. I also hear questionable stories from his youth about how he was disciplined, how her carelessness has caused injuries, and I observe the way she talks to her own daughter in a way that makes my skin crawl. Personally I have to endure constant one-upping from a grown woman, comments about my own appearance, and having to check the contents of her kitchen for spoiled products before eating anything.

I believe she means well and has a good heart. She is good to my children. But plain and simple, I do not enjoy her company. I can handle a lunch or dinner with her. But multi day visits are painful for me to endure. I have children and am pregnant and a full time grad student making a career change after many years. I don't think I'm a witch for not enjoying having a person stay in my house for several days when I am not compatible with them on a personal level. I treat her well while she's here - I make sure sleeping accommodations are made, even though displacing my own family to do so. I cook very nice meals and make sure her odd preferences are met. I clean my house from top to bottom before she comes. I do it. But I just don't want to. I'd rather go for a couple of hours every other weekend than for several days a couple of times a year, but that's just not an option. [/quote]

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