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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She takes things the wrong way. Not just from me but my entire family. [/quote]

I agree that perhaps you need to look closely at how the comments are made.  I totally get that everyone has an opinion and some people are more willing to share negative ones.  I tend to be in the "if you don't have something nice to say . . ." category whereas my mom speaks her mind openly.  Sometimes her delivery lacks any element of finesse though.

If SIL asks an opinion, turn it around saying it's your choice, whatever makes you comfortable, however is easiest for you, etc.  If you need to actually state an opinion, preface with my choice for what it's worth, im okay with any but if I had to choose, I prefer Y but can see why Z would be okay,  . . .[/quote]

OP here. I appreciate the suggestion, but having to censor myself and state things this way absolutely infuriates me. I am not a rude person. My family is not rude. But it is NOT our nature to be SO WISHY WASHY about everything. If you ask for my opinion, I will have one. If you know that about me and don't like it, please don't ask for my opinion. My opinion is not a criticism of you or your question. HOWEVER, with her questions via text message, I have basically shut down mentally when dealing with her and respond only with "sounds good" and "ok".[/quote]

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