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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having read the original threads which indicate some pretty problematic IL’s, I would wonder about how DH treats others?  The mother’s apologies seemed like she has come a long way from her earlier behavior, despite having taken over the dishwashing.  Progress not perfection.  Some men  also like to be way more direct than women. I find that kids and other women find that level of directness challenging, while other men “get it”.  What is he like with other people and is he able to dial it down where needed?[/quote]

His responses do not sound direct at all. They sound petty and he comes off as controlling and strangely obsessed with finding fault. Even if in laws are terrible, nothing he is doing can be explained by a direct communication style.  [/quote]

I think direct would have been standing by the sink and saying “MIL, thank you, but I insist that you not do the dishes. I prefer to do them myself. Please join us in the living room.”
Seething for days and then sending childish and crazy text messages is not direct at all. [/quote]

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