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Overbearing mil

Heather, on August 17, 2019 at 11:42 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 2 12

I definitely need advice when it comes to my future mother in law. My fiance and I are currently living with my future in laws to save up for our house. When we first got engaged and she found out that we wanted to get married in November 2020, she pitched a fit. She wanted us to get married in October. My Fiance and I both want a late fall/early winter wedding. We chose wedding colors as well to which she did not like and has repeatedly tried to get us to mix in a color that SHE wants (even though we have told her no, we do not want that color SEVERAL TIMES). She has also had something to say about every decision we've made as far as how we want our tables, the flowers we picked and even the food that will be served at the reception.

We chose a LATER date, thinking it was going to work better for her AND my fiance and I came to like a different color scheme and SHE STILL ISNT HAPPY.

Each time we tell her that we do not want something or do not like something that she suggests, she threatens not to help us with the wedding and says that we are yelling or snapping at her.

I guess I just need advice as to what to say or do to make her understand that this day is for her Son and I and not have her feel as if we're getting mad with her.

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Latest activity by Cristy, on August 22, 2019 at 7:05 PM
  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    That is a bit much. Can she wear the color she likes in the MOG dress?
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Is she paying for the wedding? If so, her input should matter when it comes to making these decisions. If not, tell her that you’d prefer to keep the details private so that she can be surprised.
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  • Maggie
    Super April 2020
    Maggie ·
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    Oof, that is a difficult one, I am sorry you are getting stressed over your FMIL. May I ask, what is she helping with? I like to ask open ended questions when someone is being so stubborn. For example, why do you feel X date would be better over the one we chose? What reasons do you have for disliking the color scheme we have chosen? What are we saying that makes you feel attacked? When all else fails, I do the Pre-K teacher trick “do you prefer A or B?” (Pick two options you both like so that way she feels she is doing something constructive but at the end of the day, it is still something you picked. If she says Neither or C then gently remind her “that was not an option. The options are A and B”
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  • Katie
    VIP November 2019
    Katie ·
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    Is she helping to pay for the wedding ?
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  • karen
    Master October 2017
    karen ·
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    While I agree that whether the MIL is helping pay for the wedding is generally a relevant question, here OP is living with MIL and presumably not paying rent. That is the same as helping pay for the wedding in my book.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    This is a tough one since you are all living together. First I would say that you and your FH need to be on the same page and if you are he needs to deal with his mom. Maybe he can politely ask her to back off a bit and remind her that it’s YOUR day and not hers. If they are paying for it then it might be a bit tough but if they aren’t then just keep things to yourself and stop sharing. Good luck.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    I would decline any monetary help from FMIL. Have the wedding you want!

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  • L
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    Get out of their house, that will definitely help. You can save while still renting something affordable and being more independent. It would absolutely help the situation regarding the wedding.

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  • Nicole
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    I agree with pp's, if she is paying then her input should be validated. If she isn't paying then you and FH need to learn to set boundaries. If you choose to share details she needs to know that this is the decision and thank you for your opinion but the decision has already been made.

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  • Alejandra
    Super November 2021
    Alejandra ·
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    I would say stop telling her what you’re planning. If she doesn’t know, she can’t criticize.
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  • J
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    Judith ·
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    If she is contributing, she has a reasonable expectation that you will consider her opinions and do some if them. Either listen to her, or pay for it all yourself and do what you want. But it sounds like you are treating her badly, wanting her money and wanting her to shut up about what you do with it.
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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    Stop telling her anything about the wedding!! She can't criticize what she doesn't know about. If she brings it up, or offers suggestions, just give her a really non-committal answer, "i'll keep that in mind, thanks." or "I'll have to think about that one and get back to you."

    Then do what you want.

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