My father died some years ago, but my parents divorced when I was five. Now in my thirties, I got married several years ago. I was the last child to leave home and get married. My mom retired two years before I got married. Then I got married and the whole relationship changed. My brothers and sisters had fallen out with her many times over the years, so when I left home, she was aggressive with me too, and my wife. It put unecessary pressure on our marriage. My mom never understood that my wife, and my life, comes first. It has to, right?
Anyway, I find it harder and harder to be friends with my mom. My question is, how much should I be doing for her? She is a generally negative person, even though I try and gee her up, she is not interested in improving her life, alwayts seeing the black side of things. Add in that she gets really nasty when she drinks alcohol.
I care about her, but can't bear spend time with her. What else should I do?
2007-11-11
20:23:43
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jonoxk
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Marriage & Divorce