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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think it should be tit for tat, as you seem to expect, OP. If your MIL was a loving, supportive mother to your DH, I think you two absolutely owe her your loyalty and support - it's a matter of respect. [b]An old lady who wants to spend her days as she sees fit has more than earned her right to do so.[/b] You shouldn't have to raise TWO generations of children to "earn your keep" as matriarch. If she was neglectful or abusive in raising your DH, I can see why you'd be hesitant - but are you seriously saying that because she won't watch your kid she doesn't deserve to be taken care of later in life?[/quote] Sure, but then she doesn't get to assume that she'll get to move in with her son and his wife. No one is "owed" anything in this world. We all have to be useful and inspire love and respect if we want to be in a respected position like "matriarch." MIL is doing a bad job of that. [/quote]
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