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Dealing with the Mother-in-Law and Handling Children
Anonymous - 07/09/2007 12:02 PM
Rene,
Congratulations on the 66K book success! You are so talented!
I got married in January of 2006. My MIL is very controlling of her son. She is a single parent and had him when she was 14. She lives in a small town, never been married, and is really jealous. She does not have an identity and nothing to do with her time. She runs to hold other people's babies and doesn't let go of them when the mother's ask for them back. She only wants babies. She can't entertain an adult conversation. Sadly, she is very insecure.
You guessed it, I am the total opposite of her. I have a career, my own company, educated, and in my 30s. I am getting closer to considering children, but it turns me off when I think about how life will be knowing that I have to deal with her. She is upset that she missed out on raising her own children. So, she is ready to take over mine.
Oh, my....it sure would make it alot easier if she has something going for herself. I love your book because you always talk about how to have an identity of your own. What advice do you have for me? I am going to be a new mom at some point in the near future. I would like to enjoy my new baby without someone trying to take over.
Yes, she makes comments about grandchildren constantly. I would like to be able to experience all that you express, but her behavior has shown me that this could be a problem. I am a very assertive person. So, please help. Any advice would be so helpful. Rene, speak your mind.
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