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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most Americans have given up on the idea of the Family Matriarch or Patriarch having power over the rest of the adults. But add the elder's money (now or future money) into the equation, and it's harder for all adults to treat each other as equal peers.[/quote]

I make my own money, as does my husband. The idea that my homemaker MIL wields financial power over me is laughable. She’s nice, and we get along, but when she tries to be controlling, I just reply with a bemused smile. Oh, I’m not going to inherit her Tupperware? M’kay.[/quote]

Look, I don’t think grandparents should run the show based on money, but the tone of this post is pretty awful.  It comes across as dismissive and superior based on life choices.   [/quote]

Uh, yeah. I choose to support myself and to make financial decisions with only my partner’s input. I choose to live an independent life. Sorry if you choose to let your parents or ILs call the shots in your life. I am too smart for that, and I have too much self-respect for that. You do you. It’s 2021. If you choose to live like it’s 1935, live your choice.[/quote]
Ugh. Not redeeming yourself. Independent women are secure with themselves, and don’t need to spout off like this. [/quote]

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