How do I deal with a mother-in-law who is always taking cheap digs at me?

I had a person in my life who did just that. Little digs that were big enough to start an argument or even have my other relatives defend me or even say that person was wrong. When I complained …

Top stories for Susan   How do I deal with a mother-in-law who is always taking cheap digs at me? Mary Francis, Three children and two grandchildren • Answered January 20, 2021 I had a person in my life who did just that. Little digs that were big enough to start an argument or even have my other relatives defend me or even say that person was wro... Read more » 1.8K 61   Was it true that Edward VIII was a terrible person as portrayed in The Crown? Alex Johnston, Read much in 20th century history and WW2 history • Answered August 20 Yes. I'll go further: he was worse. Edward VIII was, and would have gone on to be, one of the worst monarchs in the history of Britain. I've just finished reading Sarah Bradfo... Read more » 3.4K 153   Do game show contestants have to take prizes they've won if they don't like them? David Crewdson, Winner on Price is Right • Updated October 24 I can only speak from our experience on The Price is Right. Winners had to pre-pay California State Tax on the items, or choose to decline. You had between taping time and ... Read more » 2.1K 53   Is it true that studying at Oxford and Cambridge is not as hard as people think it is? Colin Riegels, Doctoral candidate: Law, University of Oxford • Answered August 28 I guess that really depends on how hard people think it is. But certainly at Oxford (and I would expect Cambridge to be similar) you take a group of people where over half ... Read more » 313 22   Why did Queen Elizabeth II's health decline so rapidly and without warning? Luke Stevens, Grooming and Personal Care Specialist at TPCK • Answered October 14 Her bruised hand was indicative of mottling. Mottling of skin is a common sign of imminent death and usually occurs during the final week of life. It is caused by the heart... Read more » 4.7K 128   What are the rudest things you've ever seen a guest's kids do at a wedding? Bill Arnold, works at U.S. Department of Defense (1990-present) • Updated August 7, 2019 The wedding was going great, everyone having a good time, when I noticed my ten year old looking scared, with the big eyed look. Asking what was wrong, she pointed to her co... Read more » 2.5K 79   Why do Brits say "mobile" instead of "cell phone"? Alan Higgins, former Lab Tech • Answered August 18 Because its a phone not tethered to a wall socket, so its 'mobile'. As in, you can take it anywhere. Why do Americans call a static caravan a 'mobile home'. And then call a... Read more » 1.5K 251   What happens to Beatrice and Eugenie now? Jill Grant, former Retail Sales (1976-2003) • Answered July 31 They both married well, they will retain their titles and nothing much will change in any way other than what would have happened had they married with the normal changes a... Read more » 110 4   As someone who has lived in both Europe and the United States, which do you prefer? Arya, Lived in 6 countries. • Updated October 2 I'm an Indian and I lived and worked in the US. I live in Europe for about 10y (France, Germany and the UK). My wife is from the US, so we visit pretty often, at least once... Read more » 8.9K 367   What is a fake sign of intelligence? K.P. Swill, I'm probably one of the dumber smart people you'll meet. • Answered October 18 Somewhere in my graduate school years I noticed a trend. An undergraduate philosophy major will sound absolutely brilliant. They often speak in a jargon-dense diction, deliv... Read more » 11.4K 407   Why didn't Henry VIII marry off his daughter Mary for the potential of her bearing a male heir (such as what wound up happening with Empress Matilda)? Lissa Bryan, former Author at The Writer's Coffee Shop (2012-2017) • Answered March 19, 2020 Mary entered young adulthood just as her father's attention was shifting to Anne Boleyn. A marriage had been previously contracted for Mary — to her cousin Emperor Charles.... Read more » 356 9   When have you had to confront your mother-in-law and put your foot down, and how did you do it? Asked in Human Psychology Facts • Answered by Craig Mack • August 14 Mine was caught on camera talking shit about me. So I get home from work one day and head to the spare bedroom downstairs. I have a lot of my stuff in that room and have a l... Read more » 1.8K 26 Read more in your feed

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