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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting how the OP asked for perspective and so many responses started from a place of criticism - you're too rich, over dramatic, know-it-all, self-centered.

Both of my ILs had died before I met my husband, but they each had many siblings who in turn had lots of children. Since this most of this large, extended family still lives in the area, I have a lot of opportunity to experience the IL phenomenon several times each year. This thread is a reminder to me that so much is based on trust - that is, no matter the actions or what's said, having the belief that the other person is coming from a good place. There are times when that's definitely not true, but in those cases you can only trust yourself to react in a way that doesn't further erode the relationship. Like the PP who allows FIL to spoil her daughter - it's something that requires trust in herself, her FIL [i]and[/i] her daughter, and it seems to be paying off.

I'm also reminded that distrust is just as powerful and just as much a two-way street. [/quote]

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