In-law venting thread

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

So my MIL is trying to get between my husband and I again. Gee, there's a surprise.

Random question: I don't know if you mentioned it or not, but do you know why it is that she doesn't like you (esp. if you have actually liked her and been really nice?)

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Random question: I don't know if you mentioned it or not, but do you know why it is that she doesn't like you (esp. if you have actually liked her and been really nice?)

I honestly think it's because she thinks I'm not good enough for her son.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by lilsunshine214

I have an evil in-law story from last year...

The morning of my big brother's wedding I was getting make-up done with the bridal party (my mom dragged me). Well I tell the girl that I don't want heavy make-up because I rarely wear make-up. My sister-in-law's mom sits next to me to get her make-up done and is like, "Don't listen to her! She needs heavy make-up so it shows up in the pictures." The girl kind of looked at me like, "Uhhh..." I looked straight at my big brother's future mother-in-law and asked her, "Are you my mom? No. Then be quiet." Her response was, "It's my daughter's pictures and her day so you do what I tell you to!" Yeah, I totally ignored her and even her OWN make-up artist told her that heavy make-up wasn't necessary due to the innovations of digital photography and editing.

Damn...

Passive-aggressive answer: Head directly to the nearest sink and wash it all off, then apply your own makeup to your own taste.

I've seen more than one "professional makeup job" that has left me wondering if I should call 911 and report domestic abuse because of the double black eye. Eye color should be applied with a brush or sponge, not a paint roller.

[chitownxo]

My husband's brother owns a catering business and a banquet hall. He's having a hard time, but came up with a great idea. BIL asked his dad to ask other family members to "donate" eight hours or so of work time to him so he can cut his labor costs. He'd like us to help out with prep work or serving. We told my FIL it wasn't gonna happen. BIL called last night and raged for 10 minutes about how selfish we were. Still not happening. He hung up after my husband told him again that with our jobs, my husband's schooling (my DH is in culinary school), an active 22 month old, and a new baby on the way, we just don't have time.

The best part of this? My in-laws are getting ready to take their RV across country for the winter (they'll be back in May) and are hosting a bon voyage dinner tomorrow. I can already feel the love coming my way.