Dear
Polite One,
My
aunt is hosting a baby
shower for me soon. Because she has
limited space, I was asked to provide just a few names. Imagine my aunt's
surprise, and mine, when my mother-in-law invited several people on her
own. Now I feel embarrassed and more
than a little angry. We left some close
family out due to space. What should I do?
Sincerely,
Hurt
daughter-in-law.
Dear
Hurt daughter-in-law,
I
am so sorry your mother-in-law added this stress at this time. It was inexcusable. Does your husband
realize what his mother did? If not, it may be best to mention it to him along
with how you feel about it. You two should stand together on this and nip this
type of behavior in the bud. If he can't
or won't for whatever reason, talk to her about it privately and calmly. Your mother-in-law
really should know that she can't control your life. Most likely, she won't respect your rights unless
you have honest communication about your feelings. Hold your ground.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
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