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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op this is unbelievable. You sound like you have showed remarkable restraint.

To the people defending the MIL behavior - that is so messed up. She obviously disrespectfully and carelessly Crossed major boundaries (and it is illegal) by opening birthday mail and gift not marked to her. The fact that she helped herself to her DIL’s favorite chocolates that were thoughtfully sent by her parents, without notice let alone permission, is appalling.

If PPs justifying this terrible behavior have such poor boundaries with their family members, then God help their children in law.

However, I don’t agree with revenge tactics or playing silly games. OP, I would ask your husband to talk to her and firmly state that she crossed boundaries that are there to help everyone to enjoy healthy family relationships. MIL also needs to apologize to her DIL. OP Pay her for the baby sitting if necessary, but don’t let her think this behavior is acceptable or justified.

Your children benefit from having grandparents present (as long as they don’t undermine you as parents). So I would work hard on boundaries that serve all of you well.

Good luck OP! Hope she apologizes and you can forgive her and forge a better new path together. [/quote]

I generally agree with this but with a similar MIL... I don't know, if you have to explain why open the mail and eating it isn't appropriate, yes, an explanation may mean that she doesn't open the mail and eat it again, but clearly there's somehting larger that she doesn't get

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