She asks her in-law, ‘Was he like this as a child?’ when she’s angry with her husband.
t resolve it or direct her annoyance and anger at him. Instead, she turns to me and asks, “Was he like this as a child?” Issues that annoy her are his making fun of her, correcting her and that he generally needs to be right about everything. She becomes passive and says nothing to him. She and hubby are 56 years old, have been married for more than 25 years and have one adult son.m at a loss about how to respond. I say, “I don’t recall” or some non-answer to eliminate discussion.
First of all, I hope you are giving yourself grace while navigating this challenging dynamic. In-law conflicts are some of the most complex among interpersonal relationships. From the blending of family customs, values, and trauma to the delicate and blurry lines of loyalty and prioritization. I don’t generally believe in hard and fast rules for people with diverse cultural norms and expectations, but I do believe that clear communication and boundary-setting are always key.
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