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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would be extremely unhappy about this situation. I don't tell my parents negative things about my spouse because first and foremost I am their child and they, regardless of how old I am, have my interests and my well-being at heart and would most definitely treat my husband differently if I discussed any relationship issues we might be having. I don't want that because I intend to stay married and don't want there to be a strained IL relationship.

My MIL and I already butt heads, she doesn't need any additional ammo to dislike me and make things worse. [/quote]

+1.  I don't tell my parents (or my sisters for that matter) about problems I have with my husband because I don't want to sour their relationship with DH.  My DH is the same way, he doesn't complain to his parents about issues problems he has with me.

I don't think many parents can be impartial when it comes to their children.  I can't imagine a mother not allowing information about someone hurting her child to taint their view of that person, even if it is her child's spouse.  I think using your parent as your main or only confidant when it comes to your marriage is asking for your parent to end up hating your spouse.  [/quote]

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