Ive only been married 2 years and I have a one year old daughter.My husband and I recently moved in my husband 's old house because we lived another part of the country.The house is where he grew up and is where his elderly mother is living and has done so for a few years because she cannot afford living on her own.My husband pays the mortgae and all the bills.Ive never had any hesitation of sharing a house with her she seems like a nice lady,But lately its starting to change because I am noticing shes overly possesive with the house.The furnishing and decorations have 2 be her way and shes not open 2 any changes and she has many old figurines of no value where it easy for my one year old to grab old of and I suggested whe put them up higher or away in a safe place just for a while until my daughter outgrows the touching everything phase well she exploaded.She wont have it and expects me to yell at a 1 year old all day everyday.My husband is away on a work assignment.What am I to do?
2007-04-26 07:23:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
old people are like that and well she is used to living by herself so she likes her peace and quiet.
she has also lived all her life here and feels that this house is hers (even if your husband is paying the bills).
maybe you should try to move to another house of you are planning on staying in that place for a while...if you can't afford your own house, then try to get out as much as you can with your baby
2007-04-26 07:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...I feel for you and your anxiety she must cause you. What I do not understand is why are so many people scared of there mother-in-laws? You say you hubby is away...I am sure you do get a chance to talk to him...but then again when you do, the last thing you want is to bring up his mother. Honey you are going to have to stick to your guns. Move it without asking her, and if she says something, take a deep breathe...and if she moves it..put it right back WHERE YOU want it. The only reason some of these monster in laws act this way, is because we let them. That is your house now...your family....talk to her and see what happens. If she doesn't get it, or won't budge, perhaps says something nasty....don't be afraid of her...show her that you are now the WOMAN OF THE HOUSE. She is probably acting like this to upset you...knowing her son, your hubby is away...do not let her get between you and your family.
Good luck!
2007-04-26 07:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
move it anyway. it would be worse if your child actually started breaking stuff by accident. first off...your husband pays the bills. you have sex with your husband. so you trump her authority. you let that woman get mad. don't suggest...move it yourself. it's a training procedure. you can teach an old dog new tricks. learn to stand up for yourself. you are the new queen in the castle whether she likes it or not
2007-04-26 07:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already asked this question. Same answer as before.
2007-04-26 07:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋