If your mother in law drove you crazy would you let her move in

United States
June 18, 2007 10:27pm CST
I just got this question from my husband. I really didn't want to answer it and feel like a heel. I told him I would tolerate it but it would probably drive me crazy. He let me know that his mom had mentioned living with us and my heart dropped. This women hates me and I couldn't imagine being uncomfortable in my own house year after year. I also would never tell my husband no because I love and adore him and know how cruel nursing homes are and how much he loves his mother. Now I just sit here hoping that she will continue to be healthy for a long time. I am curious on how other peole would handle it.
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• Philippines
19 Jun 07
yes i would. my mother in law disapproved of me, and did a lot of not so nice things to me and my family, but still, if she wants to live with us, fine with me. i told my husband before, i love him, and everything and everyone thats with him, meaning his family, no matter how mean they are to me.
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• United States
19 Jun 07
Yeah I have also said that but I am just wondering how hard it would actually be to handle the ridicule everyday.
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• Philippines
19 Jun 07
pray for patience!...thats all you need
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@ckj6981 (194)
• Singapore
25 Jun 07
Before my mother in-law move in stay with us, I already told my husband before hand. If any arguing between me and ur mother, u cannot get involve. If I really cannot get along with ur mother, pls ask her move back to her own house. Think u should talk to ur husband before let ur mother in-law move in. After few month my mother in-law stay with me, I really mad and become crazy with all her nonsense. Same as my husband, he also cannot take it with his mum nonsense. Now, my mother in-law already shift back to her own house. Sometime she will called and wanna over night at my place. I will ask my husband to give a good excuse don't let her come over. Try to talk with ur husband b4 let ur mother in-law move in. Just let ur husband know ur feeling. If he love u, he will listen to u. Pray to GOD, GOD will listen us..
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
19 Jun 07
I think its hard because two women who are used to doing things their own way are bound to have differences. Its also a privacy issue...it can be done but easy no way... Most of us are strained by visits if they last very long much less a no breaker....Sorry, I just like my privacy so much. I work very hard and my free time is precious to me.. It sounds terrible but its a tough position to be put in....I dont like living with relatives...been there and done that... I dont think mine would ever want to live with me anyway....but there are high quality nursing homes and I would look in that direction.....