I have a sister-in-law that I swear was born to give me high-blood pressure.
2007-08-13 06:18:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You too huh? I have two of them.
Oh the stories I could tell. The truth is I just ex-communicated them. I don't even sit in the same room with any of them if we get together for the holidays. I don't make it unpleasant but I won't be in a room knowing they want to talk and have me listen to what they are saying. I just walk out and don't give them the satisfaction. I do it in a subtle way however. It's only once or twice a year that I see them so if it's in a bigger social setting as I say I just avoid them and pretend like I don't hear them...nor do I accept a drink or anything from them if I can avoid it, I usually bring my own water or other stuff to drink/eat even.
I don't really care what they or any of their friends etc think. I am nice to anyone else who talks to me and hey, if they want to join forces with the dumb and dumber SIL club what the hell do I care? They in no way define or shape who I am. Period.
They used to get under my skin in the beginning and they liked to do it to cause trouble in my marriage too and for a long time they did...but eventually I stopped caring and I told hubby it's his family and he is free to see them as much as he wants but I'm not interested. Unless it's Christmas or a wedding or funeral, I don't go visit with any of them. I usually talk with my nieces and their husbands than them and they are ok...if they know what's going on they don't let on, and frankly I don't have a problem with any of them. I think it's just the two SILS who are screwed up and their husbands are well lets just say not the sharpest tools in the shed although Tools would be a good description for them. I, at least, got the compassionate and loyal one.
2007-08-13 16:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was such a person in both my Father's family and my Mother's. It finally reached the point that the families realized that these sisters-in-law were not about to change so everyone learned to ignore them.
2007-08-13 06:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by jcf6865 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if you say anything then it looks as if YOU are the b****. Unfortunately, I know exactly what you are talking about. After my husband finally started seeing what was going on, we took the opportunity to move a few hundred miles away. The move was not because of my sil, but it made the decision easier. A few hundred miles has made that little vein in my forehead stop throbbing!
2007-08-13 06:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I have learned how to ignore these persons and pray for them,sometimes It takes you to ignore them for them to see the big picture.
2007-08-13 06:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by nanna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain - mine is not my SIL it is my MIL. Good luck and try not to let it get you down.
2007-08-13 06:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by tlk0408 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I know what you mean I think that we all have family like that at least one member . good luck .
2007-08-13 06:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your stuck with them:)
2007-08-13 06:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tom H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋