Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 08:13     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Never. If I have an actual question I email or text. I'll call for her bday. I don't even call my own mother weekly, just as needed, and we are pretty close.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 06:49     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Almost never. And never to chat.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 06:41     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
That is totally DH's job--as is arranging logisrics for any trip or visit, which he is not always good at, but darned if I am going to be in charge.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 05:01     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
My mom calls DW often. DW gets along with my mom better than I do.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 04:40     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Also want to add that, I am so glad that I have a daughter.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 04:38     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
No. That's my husband's job. All communication like calling, emails and holiday cards for MIL is done by DH. He does his mom, I do mine. Simple.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2015 04:25     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Definitely not. I don't like to just chat on the phone. If I did I'd be calling my own mother.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:52     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Yes, I do. I really like her and have fun talking to her. Plus, DH isn't the best at initiating calls but I know she likes being kept in the loop (plus DH will often join in the call once I initiate).

But it really depends on how you feel about your MIL and whether you guys have anything to talk about.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:50     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
I don't blame you... You should tell your husband to tell his mother just that!
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:50     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Anonymous wrote:No I do not call her. In fact I tell DH to pretend I'm not home if she asks to chat with me


+ 1,000
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:46     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
No I do not call her. In fact I tell DH to pretend I'm not home if she asks to chat with me
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:38     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Does your husband call YOUR mom?
I have never called MIL in 18 years of marriage.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:31     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Nope. She doesn't speak English and I don't speak Arabic. We get along fabulously.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:25     Subject: Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Lol, no.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2015 22:21     Subject: Re:Wives: Do you call your mother-in-law?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Movies and bridge sounds like my MIL. Did your DH say why he wanted you to call? Is she feeling lonely or depressed? Is her health okay?


He just feels that I should. I asked if she said something to him and he said no, I just ought to call her. To be fair, my grandmother is still alive and he initiates calls to her at least once a week. He's a much more sociable person than I am.


He sounds very dutiful. I can see why you'd be reluctant b/c there's really nothing to "chat about." Maybe compromise with DH to call her every two weeks or once a month? Save up some anecdote to relate about your kid. Even if it's a short call and it feels artificial, it won't hurt.


OP here - I have no kid. I'm dealing with infertility and have nothing good to report to her. I'm depressed and I don't want to chit-chat with anyone. Plus I just don't like talking on the phone.