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[quote=Anonymous]I tried with my mother as an adult, but she only cares to talk about things she is interested in, and is not interested in me as a person.  It can't be a friendship if only one person is talking about themselves all the time.  If I try to talk about my feelings and get cut off with"I don't care.  How's (grandchild)?"

That exchange above was the first nail in the coffin.  The last was when my 40th birthday was given lip service (back in January), but how I kept having to hear about everyone not forgetting her birthday in August at each grandchild's birthday party (Grandma wants a party too!  Don't forget, it's in August!); and seeing a present for my brother's birthday in June on her bed--so he rates a present but I don't?

Haven't spoken with her since an awkward weekend at her house with the kids about a month ago.  I can't say that I miss "talking" with her.  I do wish I had a mother that cared about me, but I can't change her.  It is still painful, though.

So glad my slightly overbearing MIL has claimed Thanksgiving this year and I won't have to see her.[/quote]

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