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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I plan to be emotionally healthy, and respectful of my kids, their spouses, their kids and their family life.  I think we'll be fine. [/quote]

Yup.  It really is easy.  Don't make it complicated, and everyone will be happy.  If DIL has a wedding, funeral, birth, whatever - remember, it's NOT all about you, it's about whomever's day it actually is. (Hint: NOT the MIL).

Be warm, welcoming, positive, OPEN, honest, kind, supportive and inclusive - in your ACTIONS, not your words.  Words mean nothing if you are a complete witch and a complete hypocrite. Be willing to be helpful, not hateful.  Easy.

Don't be bitter, because if your life sucked, it has nothing to do with the DIL.  DIL WILL stay away from you if she senses your bitterness.

Be respectful, and you will get respect in return.  Be willing to defend your DIL, if needed.

Your DIL is not a professional therapist.  MIL, get the help you need.  MIL:  DIL does NOT understand and is not able to treat your depression.  Get help.

OP, if you do not have a crazy (truly), most unfun (is that a word?), depressed MIL - be grateful.

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