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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this isn't a big problem in the scheme of things... but...

I have a MIL who always says "I love you" whenever we say goodbye. I feel that awkward moment like when you are dating someone and you don't want to say it back. Ironically I probably do love her in some ways, but...

I don't know. What to do?

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Good lord.  MILs can't win.  Unfortunately for me, I have only sons, so I will have DILs.  Hopefully I won't have DILs like this.  Geez.[/quote]

There's a chance DIL will not feel as close to you as her own mother, even if they don't have a great relationship. There's a chance your sons will not make the same effort to stay in touch with you, keep you in the loop, tell you the latest about the kids, maintain the type of bond you feel now. There is a chance your sons will take her side, defend her when you can't see what part you played in some family misunderstanding. If you are able to live with that, treat DIL as an adult equal to yourself, (bonus points for NOT trying to turn her into the daughter you never had) and appreciate that she and your son can grow their family in a way you may not like or be comfortable with, then I wish you well. You're further along then some MILs described here.

I hope you are able to create a good relationship with the women your sons go out into the world and find and build their lives with.[/quote]

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