The Hingham Housewife, Author Alexandra Slater, joined the morning team once again to help our listener friends with their problems.

This week, we had a woman who can’t stand her mother-in-law and asked for advice on how to confront her or leave her out of family invites.

Dear Housewife,

I can’t stand my mother-in-law. She is overbearing and insists I do things her way all the time. My husband is very close to her, and I want to support him, but I legit do not want to invite her over or include her in any family gatherings. I can tell she doesn’t like me, as she’s always saying passive aggressive remarks. Can I confront her or just leave her out? What do I do?

Sincerely,

Dismayed Daughter-in-Law

 

 

The Hingham Housewife advised our listener to try to have some empathy for her MIL and find a place of commonality. After all, it’s her husband’s MOTHER, and if they want to have a harmonious family relationship, it’s best to treat her with respect. The HH also recommended setting some boundaries and communicating gently her feelings about this to her husband. 

Beth agreed and suggested the listener step back from some activities involving the MIL. But, Rob chimed in and emphasized the importance of keeping the peace for the sake of the grandchildren having a relationship with their grandmother.

We also had a listener text in her opinion:

from a (508) number:

She BIRTHED your husband, so you need to treat her with respect.

True ‘dat, 508! 

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  Find out what it means to me (or your mother-in-law).