Anonymous wrote:I sympathize, OP. I always feel like an interloper in ILs house too. I know they talk about me and have a laugh at my expense at times. We are hugely different so it makes sense. I decided long ago that I will never "win" and to just go with the flow during every visit. It's not about me--it's about honoring my husband's family of origin and allowing my child to bond with that side of the family. Most families have lots of "issues"--my DH's is no exception. I only have to put up with it several times a year and am grateful we don't live in the same state. For the rest of the PPs, you are way too harsh on the OP. Maybe she was irritating but, so,what? I'm sure her ILs are equally irritating to others--that's life. And after several days of being cooped up in someone else's home doing what they want to do, anybody would be a bit tense.

Anonymous wrote:I think apologizing would be a good idea, but keep it short and sweet, with no hidden meaning. The plain "sorry" a PP suggested sounds good and will close the issue in a positive way. SIL might figure out that you heard her, but by not mentioning it, you're taking the high road and letting her come out of it looking good. Any backhanded comment will worsen the situation and poison your relationship with your in-laws.