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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I totally get what your'e saying.  I too have the MIL from hell.  But here's the thing:  you cannot make her respect you, understand your feelings, or anything else.  The only thing you can control is your reaction to her nonsense.  Your husband is sticking up for you, and that's good.  But you will be forever unhappy (and therefore MIL will win) if you tie yourself up in knots over her ridiculous behavior.  Do not cry, yell, or try to explain your feelings to her. She does not care and probably likes to see you upset.  Be calm, firm, and slightly distant.  Do not react, do not give her explanations, just tell her how it is and then don't engage.  Or better yet, let your husband tell her how it is.  She will soon realize that if she doesn't behave, it will cost her time with her son and grandkids.  It is time for you to stop letting this woman yank your chain.  After a year or two of this treatment, my MIL behaves herself with me, even though she still tries to terrorize the rest of her family.  She knows that I will not tolerate her antics.  [/quote]

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