Had a family christmas with the in-laws this year, and like many families we played a game. The game in question being trivial pursuit. Unfortunately I had to go for one those brown art and culture triangles. The question was "What book in the bible tells the story of Moses" and I didn't know the answer - and since then my mother in-law has been less than friendly, and I am quite confused by it.
2006-12-30 01:25:40 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Ask to borrow a pair of her panties. Then tie them in a knot and ask her why they are that way.
2006-12-30 01:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is Exodus but then it is too late now. Did she go to church over Christmas in fact does she go at any other time. If the answer is no then she is being a bit of a hypocrite. It may be that not knowing the answer let the team down. It is amazing how the greatest Christian festival of the year brings out the most unchristian reactions in people. Try to forget it and carry on as normal and it will blow over. What ever happens act in a christian way and all will be OK. Best of luck and have a Happy New Year.
2006-12-30 02:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, im sure alot of people today dont know the answer to that question. I wouldnt say you are a dissapointment. Do you think it could be you who is a feeling a little guilty by not nowing the answer, and no you think she is being off with you. Even so you cant please everyone all the time and if she is being funny with you then let her she will come round eventually.
She was probably bought up with the bible and you she may think everyone knows the story her family was probably been brought up with the bible also. So you not knowing has ruffled her feathers a little.
But you are no means a dissapointment and you shouldnt be feeling this way, So what if you dont know the bible off by heart,
2006-12-30 02:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mother in Law does some very quirkiy things too! If she is that close minded and judgemental, then really i would not let it get in the way of your realationship with everyone else. Some times you have to just keep quiet about her actions that bother you. I waited until about my 14th year with my wife too finally tell off my mother in law. She still comes over and does the holiday thing but she also knows I wont put up with her lies or attention technics anymore.
2006-12-30 02:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you don't believe in the same thing as them, then you are an outcast. Not just with religion, it can be anything. It's quite terrible and this is how most people in the world are. Especially the older they are. My mother-in-law, and even my dad, are the same way..... It's their way, or no way.
It's unfair. Is there anything you know a LOT about, that M.I.L. doesn't? Next time you feel criticized, ask her a question that you know she wont know the answer to.. and then ask her why she doesn't know it.. Know what I mean? I deal with this all the time.
Good luck to you.
2006-12-30 01:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by theplasticcanvasgal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably has a lot on her mind right now. I really don't think that a game should affect her feelings toward you, and if it did bother her then she should have gotten out her bible and showed you where it was. I wouldn't let this bother me. You never know what things people are dealing with on the inside.If she continues to treat you differently, ask her if you've done something to upset her. I find just being honest with people will always make things better.
2006-12-30 01:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother in law is quite over the top when it comes to following the Bible's teachings. Since I grew up in a house that never went to church we are quite polar opposites. I never worried about it, in fact I find her point of view enriching when I need to resolve issues with people, life etc. Not that I agree with everthing she says but its a good relationship. I'm sure that over time this will pass and all will be well. If it concerns you it shows you are of good character. She'll see this. Anyway, the worse she'll do is pray for your soul and is that all that bad? If she does anything directly to you it's flaws in her character in her belief system.
2006-12-30 06:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by allisoneast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the things for her to give you the cold shoulder about, that just seems really trivial, pardon the pun. I wouldn't give it another thought, treat her as you usually do and be polite and gracious. If she actually acts badly towards you, just come out and ask her if she has a problem or issue with you and give her the opportunity to clear the air.
2006-12-30 01:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by reddevilbloodymary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Improve on yourself in anyway but never make other people your motivation for it. The bible is a good book to read anyway, or you can read books about the bible, but you can say that with a bunch of other things in this world, get yourself familiar with those things too, but don't do it for your mother in law, do it for yourself. Knowledge makes us all better people, helps us understand each other, ourselves, and the world around us.
2006-12-30 03:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by charlie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mother in laws are a different breed.You will never make them 100 percent happy.She might have thought you knew the answer because she did.Just go on and treat her like you allways have this should blow over and things will be back to normal but it may take some time.Good Luck.
2006-12-30 01:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by sparky75us 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I would suggest... talk to her about it very directly. Women have a way of harboring resentment or judgment over petty little things, and it's a man's duty to bring it out into the open.
Once you do this, and give some form of mild apology if you feel it's necessary, it should start to dissolve the problem.
2006-12-30 01:29:36 · answer #11 · answered by Joseph C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋