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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mother is like this, OP.

She will comment on how fat I look (I was underweight even when pregnant), make personal and inappropriate remarks of every kind, and then accuse me of being "too sensitive" or pretend it was "just a joke" if I seriously ask her to stop.
It. drives. me. insane.
It seems to be a narcissistic trait, and I realize that my mother has always been this way and won't change. DH just tells me to ignore her - which is extremely hard to do, her words have to power to seep under my skin.
So in 10 years, 2 kids, and a few job losses and health scares, DH and I have learned to limit contact and divulge as little as possible while still maintaining friendly contact. Not the deep trusting relationship I was envisioning with my mother, but it's the best we can do.

No advice, just sympathy.[/quote]

This is similar to what I went through. My mom will also say things like what did you do to your hair (I straighten in since it is unruly curly- just no pattern).  I remember in my mid 30s turning the the car into a parking lot and slamming on the brakes for effect and saying if she continued, we were going back.  She got off my hair- but will nitpick on different topics depending on what she focuses on.  Not the best relationship- I keep my distance.[/quote]

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