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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back.  All of the above has been tried over the years.  I really, really need a blunt snappy comeback.  It's the only thing she will respond to and the one thing I can't come up with myself.

Anyone?[/quote]

There is nothing that you can say.  When you have said something your FIL zooms in and backs up MIL - with you the bad guy.  It is actually very important that you not be "snappy" to your MIL.

The only thing that I might try is humor.  When she says "Dear, we really must have a little talk"  roll your eyes, laugh and good naturedly say loudly "Oh, no! Please don't tell me it's my turn to have the talk!."  If the others in the room laugh it might be enough to diffuse the situation.  But it could just as easily backfire Big Time and you could have everyone in the room hating you for causing a scene....you have to be a bit of a natural comedian (not just have a good sense of humor) to pull it off.

Otherwise, you either let her speak her mind and you suck it up and listen.  Or you avoid her by getting a hotel and seeing her in public places.

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We cross posted.  You've nailed everything, including how she tries to make the inlaws the bad guys in any given situation.  I agree that it is important to not be snappy and I haven't been up til now.  But I think I need one this time and I love your suggestion about "the talk." Thanks.[/quote]

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