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ShopGirl647 · Jun 16th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Being married to DH means marrying into his family and having to tolerate MIL, SILs, BILs and FIL. Strange thing is I never seem to have a problem with FIL or BIL, just the MIL and SILs so it must be a female thing. Am I wrong???

I have been contributing to other people's threads whenever there is mention of MIL & SIL situations and thought I start a new thread on this for support or just to get a good laugh.

Believe me, I have tons of stories to tell and will post when I have time cuz they can be pretty long but I will let someone else start first in the meantime.

natalie78 · Jun 16th, 2009, 05:54 PM

I get along well with my MIL...she doesn't speak of work of English and I don't speak a word of her language. It's great!

But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. DH says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "Yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" That sister then points at another sister and yells, "Well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" About a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

pollinilove · Jun 16th, 2009, 05:56 PM

lol

boxermom · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:06 PM

At a shower held by the in-laws before we got married, about 20 relatives went together to give us a plastic salad bowl with the price tag still on the bottom--$3.99. I'll never forget that

After 25 yrs. of marriage, my fil called and refused to leave a message with me for dh because I wasn't part of the family. He's gotten worse since then.

GirlFriday · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM

^How horrible! Wow!

queenvictoria2 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:28 PM

OMG boxermom are we related to the same people?

I do get along with my MIL but that is only because she does not want to alienate her son, LOL. She does call and ask to speak to my DH rather then just tell me whatever it is or if she leaves a message it is for him to call back. She does this to our DD too. weird.

I no longer speak to my SIL or her two daughters.
I should have known at my wedding shower 15 years ago when I got a $12 bowl from them it was not going to be good

queenvictoria2 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by natalie78

I get along well with my MIL...she doesn't speak of work of English and I don't speak a word of her language. It's great!

But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. DH says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "Yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" That sister then points at another sister and yells, "Well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" About a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

Purse-Ooooh · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by natalie78

I get along well with my MIL...she doesn't speak of work of English and I don't speak a word of her language. It's great!

But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. DH says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "Yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" That sister then points at another sister and yells, "Well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" About a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

HAHAHA!!!! What a wonderful waiter!!!

debsmith · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by natalie78

i get along well with my mil...she doesn't speak of work of english and i don't speak a word of her language. It's great!

But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. Dh says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" that sister then points at another sister and yells, "well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" about a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

lmao!!!

natalie78 · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Purse-Ooooh

HAHAHA!!!! What a wonderful waiter!!!

He got a HUGE tip from DH.

1 for fun · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I don't have MIL stories but I definitely have boyfriend's family stories! This afternoon I texted my boyfriend's brother and asked him a question. He texted me back with an answer, and I thought that was it. About a half hour later he texted me saying "Send me a picture. :)" I texted back "Of what?" thinking he didn't believe that I do indeed have a job that I was at. He texted back "Surprise me

" WHAT?! I texted him saying "You know who this is, right?"

Turns out his new girlfriend has the same first name as me, and he thought I was her. AWKWARD!

natalie78 · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:46 PM

^lmao

You should have taken a random picture of something odd and sent it to him.

boxermom · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by natalie78

I get along well with my MIL...she doesn't speak of work of English and I don't speak a word of her language. It's great!

But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. DH says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "Yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" That sister then points at another sister and yells, "Well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" About a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

That's priceless!!!

QV2, it does sound eerily similar, doesn't it? You mentioned how your DD can't take a message either. Neither could our son, and if you think about it, I may not be a blood relative, but his grandson is, but still not a member of the family. Crazy old coot. Love the cheap bowl, too.

dearmissie · Jun 17th, 2009, 12:13 AM

MIL and I were cool when we first met, then all hell broke loose and we didnt talk for 8 months. I didn't speak to anyone in his family, because of course they'd side with her. It was crazy for 8 months, then we patched things up for the sake of her son, whom we both love dearly. And I think it's actually made us 100x stronger. I cherish the relationship we now have together, and I'm so excited for her to become my mother in law and she is thrilled to have me become her daughter in law. I appreciate her so much and vice versa. She is so supportive of us and the relationship we've created together. I adore her and yes we both have our flaws but at least now we are able to detect each others weaker spots and learn to avoid it better. Things have definitely changed for the better.

ZippyWho · Jun 17th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by debsmith

lmao!!!

What is imao?

Jun 16th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
ShopGirl647 OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,205	Mother in laws & other in laws stories - Rant away!!! Being married to DH means marrying into his family and having to tolerate MIL, SILs, BILs and FIL. Strange thing is I never seem to have a problem with FIL or BIL, just the MIL and SILs so it must be a female thing. Am I wrong??? I have been contributing to other people's threads whenever there is mention of MIL & SIL situations and thought I start a new thread on this for support or just to get a good laugh. Believe me, I have tons of stories to tell and will post when I have time cuz they can be pretty long but I will let someone else start first in the meantime.
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queenvictoria2 psalm 25:4 Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In a Shoe .... Posts: 4,300	OMG boxermom are we related to the same people? I do get along with my MIL but that is only because she does not want to alienate her son, LOL. She does call and ask to speak to my DH rather then just tell me whatever it is or if she leaves a message it is for him to call back. She does this to our DD too. weird. I no longer speak to my SIL or her two daughters. I should have known at my wedding shower 15 years ago when I got a $12 bowl from them it was not going to be good
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Jun 16th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#11
1 for fun Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 63	I don't have MIL stories but I definitely have boyfriend's family stories! This afternoon I texted my boyfriend's brother and asked him a question. He texted me back with an answer, and I thought that was it. About a half hour later he texted me saying "Send me a picture. :)" I texted back "Of what?" thinking he didn't believe that I do indeed have a job that I was at. He texted back "Surprise me " WHAT?! I texted him saying "You know who this is, right?" Turns out his new girlfriend has the same first name as me, and he thought I was her. AWKWARD!
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Jun 17th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#14
dearmissie formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	MIL and I were cool when we first met, then all hell broke loose and we didnt talk for 8 months. I didn't speak to anyone in his family, because of course they'd side with her. It was crazy for 8 months, then we patched things up for the sake of her son, whom we both love dearly. And I think it's actually made us 100x stronger. I cherish the relationship we now have together, and I'm so excited for her to become my mother in law and she is thrilled to have me become her daughter in law. I appreciate her so much and vice versa. She is so supportive of us and the relationship we've created together. I adore her and yes we both have our flaws but at least now we are able to detect each others weaker spots and learn to avoid it better. Things have definitely changed for the better.
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Jun 16th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#2
natalie78 Dave's not here Joined: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	I get along well with my MIL...she doesn't speak of work of English and I don't speak a word of her language. It's great! But the rest of the family is messed up. Last time we saw them (only once a year...thank god for the 900 miles between us), we all had dinner at a restaurant. DH says that he's going to write a book about the family. One sister scream out and points across the table at another sister, "Yeah, and she's the slut of the family!" That sister then points at another sister and yells, "Well, she's the wanna-be nun who is sleeping with a married man!" About a minute later, the server came over with a large margarita, patted me on the shoulder, and told me that it was on the house.

Jun 16th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#3
pollinilove Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: norfolk va/elizabeth city nc Posts: 2,335	lol

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#4
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,699	At a shower held by the in-laws before we got married, about 20 relatives went together to give us a plastic salad bowl with the price tag still on the bottom--$3.99. I'll never forget that After 25 yrs. of marriage, my fil called and refused to leave a message with me for dh because I wasn't part of the family. He's gotten worse since then.

Jun 16th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#12
natalie78 Dave's not here Joined: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	^lmao You should have taken a random picture of something odd and sent it to him.

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