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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MIL loves to remind me how sad she feels for me to only have sons. She says a daughter is special and won't abandon you, will do the heavy lifting when you get old and stuff. She makes me feel like I will be abandoned in old age with unloving children!
She has two daughters and my DH, and she says, Oh, I love my son, but sons are different -- you can't chat with them about girl stuff or go shopping! ETC

It makes me feel SAD and like it's true! Like I am doomed to a life of loneliness once my boys hit a certain age and no longer need me. She told me this is the way of the world! I have asked her not to but she still says it!! OMG I AM SAD[/quote]

I am sorry Op!  If I were you I would try the silent response.  Like if she says that don't respond and let the silence grow.  My SIL does that really well ( no snark) and it does teach some people that what they said was rude.  That would be my first approach.  Second approach if she said it I would walk away if possible.

Sure it is generally true that girls chat more with their moms but, there are exceptions.  Don't be sad.   There are also plenty of women who never speak to their moms!  Just like there are plenty of men who love chatting with their moms!

MIL is trying to get under your skin.  Don't let her live rent free in your head.  If my two approaches don't work.  Smile and laugh!  Don't let her know it bothers you.[/quote]

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