I have 'Marie' for a mother in law. She is controlling, meddling, and manipulative. She gives just to use it against you. She has an opinion about EVERYTHING and is always right. She loves our daughter but is driving me crazy. She cries whenever I try to say anything about it! I cant just drop her from our life but what should I do?
2006-10-27 02:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Talk to your husband, because HE'S the one who has to talk to his mother. Tell him how she makes you feel, without getting personal about her (and I know that's hard!). After he's talked to her, when she gives you unsolicited advise, just calmly but clearly tell her that you and your husband will make your own decision about whatever, and will take her opinion into consideration while making the decision. That's one way to deal with it, but.....My mother in law is sort of like this too, although not to the degree that "Marie" is at (however, I LOVE the show, and Marie is one of my fave characters!). I've learned over the years (been married for 19 years) to just say "uh huh" alot to her, very non-commitally as well, and my husband does the same thing. We basically ignore what she says, let her say it, and then go and do our own thing anyway. Let her have her opinion, let her share it, and then ignore it. I've found with my mom in law, it's honestly not worth trying to convince her that her son and I might be right at times. So there's 2 options for you! ;-) I hope one of them works for you!! Best of luck!!!
2006-10-27 02:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't stand watching this show because of that horrible evil mother in law. Raymond is a wus mama's boy who doesn't stand up for his WIFE! Drives me mad an I get irritated watching how Marie treats debra. It's awful
2014-12-12 04:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kristina Diane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no, I have Marie for the mother in law. She is Italian & turned her son (my husband) into an adult child by her coddling & poor parenting. She tries to manipulate the entire family with her health problem & the whole world has to stop when she "doesn't feel good". She treats me like a piece of crap & I hate her guts. I have already told my husband that if i ever divorce him, it's because of her. I truly don't know what to tell you. I don't want to have to deal with this cun* the rest of my life, but I love my husband & it's not his fault. What can I do...
2006-10-27 02:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really wish I could help you!! My ex-boyfriend's mother was (is) like that too. I still have a hard time watching Everybody Loves Raymond sometimes because it brings back such bad memories!! Try relaxation techniques and just remember you are not alone...I will send you happy thoughts...=)
2006-10-27 02:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep watching the re-runs and get ideas from there. i do pity you though "Marie" is so irritating. i hope i won't be that kind of mother in law.
2006-10-27 02:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realize its rough to place up with mom in legislation however remeber thats her child, identical to your are yours. She ancient and set in her approaches, she now not going to difference. If anytghing your husband will have to be combating your wrestle if its his household.
2016-09-01 03:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
move away. migrate. talk to your husband about it. be frequently unavailable.
2006-10-27 02:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by janicebks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARSENIC OR ARSON TO GET THE A-RSE OUT
2006-10-27 02:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by sensa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOMETIMES FEELINGS JUST HAVE TO BE HURT.
2006-10-27 03:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋