We just like the name..we told her that and she tried to say.."couldn't you just humor him?"..I told her humoring is the same as lying and that's a big lie to tell someone.She keeps tellig everyone this lie!We're gonna look like the bad guys when we break it to him that we just liked the name!What's her problem?..How to stop her?
2007-03-23 19:52:11 · 8 answers · asked by Direktor 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The name happens to be the same as his ,but we're not naming the child after him!
2007-03-23 20:01:56 · update #1
The only thing you can do is tell the truth. Before things get really out of hand. Tell them that she's been lying to them and you're naming your child something else. But you strongly considered the name because you like it very much, but you found another name you liked too. Also tell your spouse to talk to her about staying out of your business, and quit telling people your naming your child that.
2007-03-23 19:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Danielle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem with my MIL- she even tried to correct the spelling. What's worse, the family member everyone thought we were naming him after was in prison, and the person we really named him after was Christopher Reeves. I really admired him as a person and the way he handled things after his accident. He had a strength that was more profound than superman. I was insulted that my MIL thought that I would name my child after a crook, family or not. I tried to explain it to her, but then she got all butt hurt about it, so I gave up. All you can do is try. Good luck!
2007-03-24 03:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would tell her that u do like the name that she is saying u are naming it. but you found one that better fits the baby and your family. its your child and u should be able to name it what you want. she should understand your decision. she should also love you and the baby just equally as much if you are honest with her. good luck. and congratulations!!!!!!
2007-03-24 04:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Gina B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, she is not wrong, but you are not either. Name the baby the name you want him/her to have. She's gonna love that baby anyway, and also love you more for giving her a precious grandchild.
2007-03-24 02:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by lilbet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore her and tell people if they should bring it up that she has issues because you wouldn't allow her to name your child.
2007-03-24 03:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit her down and tell her that is not the name you are naming YOUR child! and if she continues on then let her. but make sure everyone knows that is not what the childs name is going to be
2007-03-24 02:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Time is of the Essence 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem, but instead of my mother in law, it was hubbys aunt. she gave us all kinds of grief but we told her how it was, and it was, she has since never said another word
2007-03-24 02:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by bby_blue_eyes2003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stick to your story, Daddy. Let her say what she wants. It's in her head. Over here,incidentally, it's the strong marriages that DON'T CATER to the in-laws.
2007-03-24 02:58:59 · answer #8 · answered by LELAND 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋