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[quote=Anonymous]1000%.

I'm dealing with this with my own mother right now. She tries to be "helpful" during her visits, which essentially means imposing her will even after I've explicitly told her not to. Using my leftovers to cook dinner (she's not a good cook and has never cared to be, so in my view she's wasting ingredients), changing light bulbs and taking out trash (essentially doing things that I've left because DH needs to do them), and rearranging cabinets (without asking me what is working/not working). She then proudly announces that she's accomplished all of these things.

My mother is quite "sanctimonious," according to my own DH. Her attitude, tone, and approach to everything is truly one of "you should aspire to be like me," when I do not, whatsoever. Consistent with these traits, she's also a terrible listener, always looking to assert her opinion rather than ask questions. I've done my best to address this with her firmly but gently, but I can see myself resorting to a not-so-gentle approach in the very near future.

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