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Oh please. Now ND is jealous of her daughter in law. Sigh.
Hi Scottie. No, not out and out, but it is a possibility. There has to be something more to this story than the DIL is "boring" - there just has to be.
And the fact that the OP said she would rather have a root canal than be in the same room with her.
That does not interpret as jealousy by a long shot. Some people ARE boring period.
Oh please. Now ND is jealous of her daughter in law. Sigh.
Hi Scottie. No, not out and out, but it is a possibility. There has to be something more to this story than the DIL is "boring" - there just has to be.
And the fact that the OP said she would rather have a root canal than be in the same room with her.
That does not interpret as jealousy by a long shot. Some people ARE boring period.
No, of course not, Lotus. Actually, I hadn't really thought about it until now, but maybe it is an element. Small but part of a bigger picture. The whole thing is pretty vague and people (including me) are sort of grasping at straws. "Boring" just doesn't cover it.
Oh please. Now ND is jealous of her daughter in law. Sigh.
Hi Scottie. No, not out and out, but it is a possibility. There has to be something more to this story than the DIL is "boring" - there just has to be.
And the fact that the OP said she would rather have a root canal than be in the same room with her.
That does not interpret as jealousy by a long shot. Some people ARE boring period.
I don't get the jealousy angle either? I have known women I think are stunning and have even called them stunning... but we had no interest in the same things. Therefore I have no desire to pursue a friendship...not because I am jealous but because we simply have nothing in common.
Oh please. Now ND is jealous of her daughter in law. Sigh.
Hi Scottie. No, not out and out, but it is a possibility. There has to be something more to this story than the DIL is "boring" - there just has to be.
And the fact that the OP said she would rather have a root canal than be in the same room with her.
That does not interpret as jealousy by a long shot. Some people ARE boring period.
No, of course not, Lotus. Actually, I hadn't really thought about it until now, but maybe it is an element. Small but part of a bigger picture. The whole thing is pretty vague and people (including me) are sort of grasping at straws. "Boring" just doesn't cover it.
It's enjoyable to discuss this with you two.
I don't know if there is more than "boring". But I think I said above that I have someone in my life who is so boring that interaction with her is indescribable. If you've never come across someone like that, then it's hard to imagine. In general I can get along with anyone because I am certainly not the most fascinating person on the planet. But when people can only have ONE topic they care to talk about it gets very old very quick.
Oh please. Now ND is jealous of her daughter in law. Sigh.
Hi Scottie. No, not out and out, but it is a possibility. There has to be something more to this story than the DIL is "boring" - there just has to be.
And the fact that the OP said she would rather have a root canal than be in the same room with her.
That does not interpret as jealousy by a long shot. Some people ARE boring period.
No, of course not, Lotus. Actually, I hadn't really thought about it until now, but maybe it is an element. Small but part of a bigger picture. The whole thing is pretty vague and people (including me) are sort of grasping at straws. "Boring" just doesn't cover it.
It's enjoyable to discuss this with you two.
I don't know if there is more than "boring". But I think I said above that I have someone in my life who is so boring that interaction with her is indescribable. If you've never come across someone like that, then it's hard to imagine. In general I can get along with anyone because I am certainly not the most fascinating person on the planet. But when people can only have ONE topic they care to talk about it gets very old very quick.
I think there must be more to it than just boring, also. Don't we all have at least one boring family member? I've had several. One in particular stands out. I can't think of anything we have in common except other relatives, but we've been there for each other for decades and she is one of the sweetest, kindest persons I know. I relax around her and the quiet times are OK, too. I just relax and let it be. She doesn't light any fires, but I admire who she is and the kind of mother she is.
I think that the daughter-in-law was blunt and honest. She pulled no punches.
By your very own posts, o/p, you come across as cold. You gave up two whole nights, so the parents could be with their child who was in the hospital. Wow! What a huge sacrifice on your part. You should get an award for that.
And what parent wouldn't like to have the grandparents babysit once in awhile? I don't think that that is asking for too much, but apparently, for you, it is.
Maybe this woman wants to get to know the woman who raised her husband better. I guess no one ever thought of that. She realizes that you are her kids grandma, and might be trying to foster a better relationship for their sake.
So she doesn't want you giving them as many treats or gifts. Oh, the horrors, that she, as their mother, should have her own set of rules on how her kids should be raised! I guess you didn't have any rules on how your kids should be raised as they were growing up.
Yes, I would most definitely like to hear the d-i-l's side. I bet it would be completely different than the one that you are painting here.
This.
I've dealt with MIL/DIL issues. It's not always the DIL's fault. Plenty of MIL's cause trouble and rock the boat, then act all "oh, who me?"
I totally agree with these posts. I am on the DILs side. She is reaching out to you and has probably had enough.
In my case it was the opposite.
My mom would have given anything to have her two DILs be nice and closer to her. They never called her, never took her shopping and then asked me if they could help on her death bed 35 years later. I said no thanks. It goes both ways. My mom would have done anything for them. This DIL is reaching out to you and you could care less because she is boring and you have nothing in common. They are family and should be treated as such. My mom never said a bad word to them and was a wonderful mother.
Maybe you should get off the forums more and spend some special time with your DIL. Find something to like about her.
I spent time with both my MILs and became like a daughter to them. They were both widowed and only the one son so they wanted family and some company. I made a special effort to include them in our lives. There may come a day when you need her...
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