Mother-In-Laws

United States
June 18, 2007 7:04pm CST
So, how is your own relationship with your mother-in-law? Do you get along well or do you have the MIL from hades? How do you resolve your differences? Are you married to a "mama's boy"? How do you make the most of it? Are you one of the few lucky ones that actually have a close, loving relationship with your MIL?
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@shyviolet (126)
• United States
19 Jun 07
I have a good relationship with my MIL. Not to say I agree with her and am happy with her all the time. But we always get along really well. I've thought of her as mom for a long time. We are really close, she mostly calls me and rarely asks to speak to my DH!!! So i'd say that I'm pretty lucky to have a great MIL.
• United States
19 Jun 07
Though we have had a few rough spots, I have a great relationship with my MIL. She treats me like a mother should treat a daughter. I love when she comes to visit, especially so I can escape my own daughter (the two keep each other entertained). I know if I need something, I can count on her either giving good advice and helping out directly.
@Nykkee (2522)
• Canada
19 Jun 07
My mother in law is horrible. She is a queen of both drama and negativity. I just had supper at the in-laws on Sunday and I wasn't there for even 5 minutes before I had lost my appetite and wanted to leave because of the negative soul-sucking environment.
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
Mine is the worst! but last sunday I wrote her a letter, saying what I really feel and asking her what is the reason behind why she doesn't like me.. I tried to be humble and forget all the hurt that she gave me.I prayed so hard to give me strenght to accept what she really is..beside I can't turn my back on her, she is still the mother of my husband and although she's so cruel to me (like the discussion i personally started)I still can forgive her.For my son's sake and for my husband too...and I am really tired of her battle which I know I will never win.
@LadyK2 (71)
• United States
19 Jun 07
I am one of those who has a very close and loving relationship with my mother in law. We don't always see eye to eye on everything, but we are very different individuals. We still get along and love each other and talk all the time, and even managed to live in the same house very peacefully for a year+ when my husband and I were in the early stages of our relationship. Both my inlaws are just wonderful people - I am more like my father in law, and enjoy chats he and I share, as well as enjoy the long discussions my mother in law and I often share. I make sure to involve her in my children's lives often. I have a much closer relationship with my inlaws than I do with my own parents. It's great!
@mestr12 (226)
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
My relationship with my mother-in-law is good. We do get along well considering that we do not live in one roof. My husband is a "mama's boy" but I think my mother-in-law knows and understands not to meddle in his son's life. We visit her twice or thrice in a month and send her text messages to know that we love her and let her know that we remember her. I certainly know where my place is and I definitely do not want to get on the bad side of my mother-in-law. Having a peaceful and loving relationship with my mother-in-law makes my relationship with my husband more stable and stronger.