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re: In-Law Advice Needed
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:04 am to HaveMercy
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:04 am to HaveMercy
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Well, my FIL made a sign that said his wife was in bed with a horrible headache, to please not ring the doorbell and keep your visit brief and taped it to my front door.
I don't see the big deal with showing a little respect if she truly was sick.
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that required such drastic retaliation on my part.
You mean putting yourself in more debt?
You really showed him!!!!!
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Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:05 am to HaveMercy
We get it, they are shitty in-laws. I don't really think anyone is trying to argue otherwise.
But the headache you're causing by starting all this drama is going to go above and beyond the headache of having them around for a Saturday of college football.
I understand how you feel and I get that it's really annoying, but someone in this situation has to be the adult. I'm just recommending that you be that adult.
But the headache you're causing by starting all this drama is going to go above and beyond the headache of having them around for a Saturday of college football.
I understand how you feel and I get that it's really annoying, but someone in this situation has to be the adult. I'm just recommending that you be that adult.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:06 am to AbitaFan08
She obviously loves drama
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:07 am to HaveMercy
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to please not ring the doorbell and keep your visit brief and taped it to my front door.
Ok, not that big of a deal. You said people come and go all day, just leave the door unlocked and people can walk in.
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Oh and I had to take her to the ER during that visit for an undisclosed ailment
If she truly needed to go to the ER, you are a bitch for complaining you had to take someone to the hospital.
You really are just making a huge deal over something small. Chill out.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:09 am to TheOcean
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She obviously loves drama
Seems like her and the MIL are the exact same and that's why they clash.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:11 am to stout
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Seems like her and the MIL are the exact same and that's why they clash.
Yeah I'm getting that same impression.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:16 am to HaveMercy
This isn't something that happens overnight, you could have taken care of it 20 years ago when you first got married.
It doesn't take much to set people like this straight but if you let them they'll walk all over you.
It doesn't take much to set people like this straight but if you let them they'll walk all over you.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:17 am to HaveMercy
Here's a tip to make your stay here more enjoyable
Calm down. Also, this isn't a support group, so don't expect support unless you need prayers
Calm down. Also, this isn't a support group, so don't expect support unless you need prayers
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:18 am to HaveMercy
First, she should just ask you what dates will work for you. Not sure I would be down with a week-long visit, but my parents live 2 hours away, so i see them all the time.
Maybe schedule a week vacay at a neutral site? Iron-bowl or some other Gumpfest?
Maybe schedule a week vacay at a neutral site? Iron-bowl or some other Gumpfest?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:18 am to HaveMercy
In 20 years or so, I would be willing to bet your son/daughter in law will be on a message board complaining about what a manipulative and vindictive person you are. You've already shown you are willing to throw your own children and husband under the bus if you do not get your way. You are no different than her it seems, and you refuse to accept that.
In regards to your original problem, you have been in the family for 20 years. I'd say you've earned your right to express your opinions without tiptoeing around eggshells. Perhaps you should speak to your MIL honestly about everything you have laid out here. If that doesn't work (which it sounds like it won't) and the two of you can't find some middle ground, then at least you were the adult who attempted to rectify the situation.
In regards to your original problem, you have been in the family for 20 years. I'd say you've earned your right to express your opinions without tiptoeing around eggshells. Perhaps you should speak to your MIL honestly about everything you have laid out here. If that doesn't work (which it sounds like it won't) and the two of you can't find some middle ground, then at least you were the adult who attempted to rectify the situation.
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 10:20 am
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:28 am to HaveMercy
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- I have always been nice to them (sometimes it's takes a couple of glasses of wine or a Lortab, but I manage) and accommodating and this one time I say no, it's getting ugly.
I think I'm in love with you. If this ends in divorce, hit me up.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:32 am to HaveMercy
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LOLOLOLOL! Here's a little story that might clear up the situation. Probably should have posted it sooner!
Wow! I am doubling down on my earlier advice. Tell them to frick off! Your husband can go visit them ALONE. Don't throw your kids under the bus. Just tell your husband that your are not having company that weekend, and if you want to press it, that you are not having them over again.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:33 am to LucasP
After some convincing she back channeled her pic to me. You can have her
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:35 am to HaveMercy
quote:Roll Tide
Received an email today from my MIL informing me of her remaining summer travel schedule. Each summer my in-laws, who I loathe, travel around and visit each of their children. They have 2, but you would think they are planning Queen Elizabeth's summer tour. The dates that they have chosen to visit my family are September 4-11. See where this is going?? The first Saturday of college football is a high-holy day for me. I do nothing besides watch football and I certainly don't want to put up with their snobby, petty, judgmental, critical, crusty asses on one of my favorite days of the year. I promptly responded, thanks, but that date isn't going to work for us - we're busy. So tonight she gets drunk, calls my husband (yes, I'm a girl) crying saying she hasn't been feeling well and that she's afraid that this is her last visit ever and they need to visit that weekend. I still said nope. There are 7 weeks bt now and 9/4, plenty of other days to visit. I also suggested that my husband take the kids and go visit them (my kids aren't speaking to me now). Been dealing with these a holes for over 20 years and I'm just tired of their BS. So anybody out there think I should cave and let them visit??
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:39 am to SCwTiger
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Just liked that pic because it had SC in it. I think it's from some high school. Good luck this year.
the Tiger head we use(™ btw) is used by some regional HS's through kind permission ONLY.. just fyi..
thanks though, and btw,,,
perfect storm brewing in COMO..
Beast of the East is loose..
rest of the East is goosed..
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:40 am to Grouper Picatta
No script A's or hounds tooth. Not buying it for someone as obsessed with football as she is
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:44 am to Hangit
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Momma should allow daddy to bribe her. Wisconsin has a good O-line and a decent running back. It will take a good bribe to miss that. New rims on the house or something...
Underated post. Nice.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:45 am to Paige
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Also, this isn't a support group, so don't expect support unless you need prayers
And even then, be ready for lack of support in the prayer threads.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:47 am to HaveMercy
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Well, my FIL made a sign that said his wife was in bed with a horrible headache, to please not ring the doorbell and keep your visit brief and taped it to my front door.
odd he wouldnt talk to you first just as a heads up, but yall seem to not communicate in any way shape or form effectively.
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Oh and I had to take her to the ER during that visit for an undisclosed ailment. Still to this day I don't know what it was..
lets continue that theme. you took her to the ER and the two of you never spoke of why you were going? thats just weird.
Add in knowing that they were planning a trip and not just pre-emptively giving them a list of "good" weeks to come. but lucky you were able to offer up the kids for sacrifice, instead of talking to them. and of course they have learned the solution is not talking to you now.
just go rack up some more debt, to show the hubby who the boss is (you know, instead of communicating and solving the problems).
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 10:50 am
Posted on 7/20/15 at 10:48 am to Manzielathon
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Ahhhh you're one of those gals huh
Explains this thread really
It's extremely rare that I ever upvote an Aggie, however you have earned yourself one.
Now piss off Aggie.
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