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[quote=Anonymous]Honest question from a mother of boys. How can I not become one of these mother-in-laws that all of you hate? I’m from a different culture and I don’t understand what these mother-in-laws have done to make daughter-in-laws hate them so much. Please don’t be snarky, I really want to know how to avoid becoming one of these mother-in-laws.

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You do something like this:

Hi Jack and Jill!  I hope you both are doing OK in this pandemic.  I wanted to let you know, Auntie Larla passed away on Thursday due to the corona virus.  I'm contact her daughter, cousin Katie, to send my sympathies, and I thought maybe you might want to reach out too?  If so, cousin Kate's phone number, just so you have it, is blah blah blah.

Then fill in a newsy update about how you have been spending your pandemic time.  Maybe a note about your garden, or your dog, or something you cooked.

Ask about the well being of your grandchildren if there are any and Jill's extended family.

Close with, &quot;hugs&quot;, - MIL[/quote]

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