Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:55     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:It's weird for her to insist, but I offer my MIL whichever she prefers.

This. Whichever is more comfortable for her. Im perfectly happy to chill in the back on my phone and not engage in conversation too.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:47     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
The person with the most severe car sickness.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:46     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is such a weird thing to be territorial about. It is good manners to offer her the front seat, and poor manners to begrudge her the spot.


Yes, but it’s rude for MIL to insist. Thereby not giving OP the chance to be gracious.


It takes grace to deal with rude people
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:46     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:I always let an older person sit in the front because it's generally more comfortable.


Same. And I’m 6’ tall. I think it’s just a courtesy.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:44     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This should not be a question, and the fact it is, says your DH is a douche or a momma's boy.

Unless there is a medical reason, like she gets motion sickness, the MIL sits in the back.

Are you from a conservative family or something?
wow.


double wow
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:42     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:This should not be a question, and the fact it is, says your DH is a douche or a momma's boy.

Unless there is a medical reason, like she gets motion sickness, the MIL sits in the back.

Are you from a conservative family or something?
wow.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:42     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:Curious how this is in your families. My MiL insists on sitting in the front next to her son (my husband). My husband sees nothing wrong with that.



Not something either of them needs to care about. It should be a non issue for sane people.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:03     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
This should not be a question, and the fact it is, says your DH is a douche or a momma's boy.

Unless there is a medical reason, like she gets motion sickness, the MIL sits in the back.

Are you from a conservative family or something?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:01     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
OMG, OP, is this really the hill you want to die on? Why are you so insecure? Spend some more time fixing you and less time worrying about the woman who raised the man you love.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 18:00     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:Normally DH and his dad sit in the front. They're 6'2 and it's just more comfortable. But yes, I'd probably give my MIL the front seat.


+1 I would want my MIL in the front seat, also. She could speak more easily to her son and it just seems nicer.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 17:53     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Dh and MIL love to chat in the car together. I'm happy in the back.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 17:52     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:This is such a weird thing to be territorial about. It is good manners to offer her the front seat, and poor manners to begrudge her the spot.


Yes, but it’s rude for MIL to insist. Thereby not giving OP the chance to be gracious.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 17:48     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
Anonymous wrote:I always let an older person sit in the front because it's generally more comfortable.


+1 Both my mom and MIL have chosen to sit in the back with the kids at times, but now both have some small health issues that make it easier for them to be in the front.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 17:46     Subject: Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
It is a bit weird. You should offer the front though. Next time drive.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2022 17:45     Subject: Re:Who sits in the front seat? MIL with her son or his wife?
MIL is tall, so I suggest the front seat to her. I don’t care where I sit.