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Irksome mother in law

Denise, on May 13, 2021 at 4:06 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 11
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My fiancé and I are 127 days from our wedding we have gotten most of it done which makes us feel better but his mother and few other members of his family ( the others are women to) keep pressuring us to get vaccinated which he and I are not crazy about doing that especially not knowing what effects it might have on fertility we are both 35 and me especially as a woman getting pregnant doesn’t get easier with age and she keeps saying I would really like you two to be able to attend your own wedding implying that the venue would not allow us to if we are not vaccinated. It’s making me stress out and worry like crazy especially since we are living with her until we find a place any advice to help both he and I not stress about it cause she’s like a lonely bitter dog with a bone with this so telling her to back off is not an option

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Latest activity by Brittany, on May 13, 2021 at 11:55 PM
  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
    Sarah ·
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    I think your priority here needs to be finding a place to live and setting boundaries. She’s crossing a lot of lines and you and your FH don’t owe anyone any explanations when it comes to your healthcare decisions. Until then, ignore her. She can only stress you out if you let her.
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    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    I would recommend speaking to a doctor. Mine is pregnant and fully vaccinated, there is research that had been done. Talk to your doctor. But they are correct, some venues may prohibit unvaccinated people in the future. Especially now that the CDC has announced vaccinated people can do pretty much anything maskless, it is likely an easier way for large venues to manage.
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    Expert November 2021
    Sara ·
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    My recommendations would be:

    1. Talking to your doctor in order to make an informed decision about getting vaccinated or not.

    2. Finding another place to live that's not with your MIL.

    Of course it's up to you whether you want to get vaccinated, but right now, you're a guest in your MIL's home. I would personally never allow an adult who refused to get vaccinated to live in my home, but that's just me... If you want to tell her to back off, my recommendation would be to find somewhere else to live first. It sounds like she is causing you stress anyway, so it would be better if you lived elsewhere

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    Beginner September 2021
    Denise ·
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    I know honestly if we were living with my family it would be easier but because of work it makes more sense to stay where we are but until then we’ll do our best to ignore her thank you 🙏
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    VIP January 2019
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    I second ALL of this. But also, I would caution you against using language about your future MIL, especially since she is letting you live with her: "she’s like a lonely bitter dog with a bone." If you want to salvage your relationship with her, you will need to be a lot kinder.

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    Judith ·
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    If they know that you have not had the vaccine, and will be maskless, a huge number may say no to your wedding, no matter how much time, money work you put into it. Are you prepared for that?
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    Rockstar July 2019
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    I'm with you about not wanting to get vaccinated. I just had a baby and I'm breastfeeding and I don't feel enough research has been done. That being said your mother-in-law might not be wrong. Venues can make whatever rules they want so they could very request that those getting married be vaccinated. I don't think it's right, but as a privately owned company that's within their rights.
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    Beginner September 2021
    Denise ·
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    First of bitter lonely is only part of the package controlling has to have her way she’s always right even if she’s wrong treats her son like he works for her and second I don’t use that kind of language with her so this is my release to make sure I don’t loose my cool with her I am always nice to hear even if I don’t want to be
  • M
    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    OK. Sounds like moving out will solve most of your problems. Good luck gaining your independence!

  • D
    Beginner September 2021
    Denise ·
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    Thanks we are trying to save whatever we are not using for the wedding so hopefully we will have sweet freedom soon
  • Brittany
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    Brittany ·
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    I understand that it's scary to think about unknowns, but I'm going to agree with all the others on here who have advised you to talk to your doctor. As someone who had Covid-19, I can assure you that it's not something you want. FH and I both had it last fall and it was miserable. He had a fever over 104 for days, at points he was actually delirious and it was really scary to see the man I love be so sick he was literally out of his mind. Also remember, you need to weigh the risk of possibly being pregnant and then getting Covid and how dangerous that could be. Best of luck with your FMIL.

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