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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she mentions your finances or your parents’ finances, just look her straight in the eye and say, “That is none of your business, and I am surprised you don’t know that asking or speculating about other people’s finances is rude.” Stand your ground on that one.

Other than that, “Mmm hmm,” “Uh huh,” “OK,” or one of my favorites: “Yeahhhhh, you mentioned that.”

Gray rock. [/quote]

MIL still goes on about which college DH chose to attend, OP- even though DH paid MIL back early and with higher than market interest. In fact, our kids are “supposed to” go to the same college that DH turned down, according to MIL.

DH says even if our kids get into that school (IF they even apply) - DH hopes they actually will not attend.

Some people are broken records. Some people are mentally ill. Not sure if your and my MIL are one or both, but it is not your battle to fight. What both MIL’s seem to be is histrionic. Again, not our problem.

Limit contact, OP. You will be so hapoy you did, and MIL will have to find another fixation.[/quote]

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