you can tell right away, that she is being nosey and intrusive....ok....Now how can you be nice and still not give her the answer she is looking for???(questions are about money or sex) which is clearly none OF HER BUSINESS!! ( i do understand that is her son,,,but it is still none of her business to know that private of stuff!!!) i mean my gosh!!!
2006-08-19 13:04:16 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Yeesh....that's a tough one....
You don't want to offend her but you still don't want to answer her....
Personally, I think that the first thing you should do is tell your hubby/fiancee the types of questions your mother-in-law is asking you and how they make you feel. Ask him to ask his mom to stop with these questions about sensitive or personal matters and hopefully it will stop.
Then, if it stops, great. But, if not, the next time she brings up something that makes you feel uncomfortable, you could just smile sweetly and say, "Well, there are some things that (husbands' name) and I only discuss with eachother...." And leave it at that. Unless she's TOTALLY devoid of social graces, she'll get the point...
Best of luck!
2006-08-19 13:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Silver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess a lot of it may depend on the direct question she asks,
myself being the queen of sarcasm when my (ex) mother in law asked if I could finacially support her son and a family, I told her "no, I intend on quitting my job to stay home and watch soap operas and drink all day, but dont worry, i'll be there when the kids get home from school"
She was pretty quiet toward me for the rest of lunch.
2006-08-19 20:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by woofywaffles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her and let her know that those subjects are very private and personal to you. Just explain the you have the utmost respect for her as she is your husband's mother, and that you would value the same respect in return.
2006-08-19 20:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,,, be nice,, but firm,,,, if you dont want to ,,, dont answer her,,, and if need be,,, your Husband should step in an put a stop to any harassment.... to keep peace in the family.....
good luck
2006-08-19 20:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and this is not an education question. ask somewhere else.
2006-08-19 20:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋