happilymarriredinco Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 My mother in law is my worst nightmare. She came to live with my husband and I and our 3 daughters. Never before have I felt so violated! She folds my thongs! She goes through our bedroom! She goes through our bills! I told her to stay out of my room very nicely, but she thinks since her son lives here, she has every right to go through our things.
quankanne Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 is hubby willing to establish boundaries, and will she respect them? Otherwise, the only suggestion I have is to keep certain areas locked off/away from her, esp. that regarding financial information. Because while she may feel she's "helping," that's a bit personal for her to delve into!
LoveLace Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Have you talked to your husband about this? Does he agree that she's violating your privacy? I personally don't blame you that would drive me bonkers. But I think the best place to start is with your husband; I guess it depends on what the relationship is like with his mother, but maybe he could talk to her for you in a way that makes it seem it's also his opinion, not just yours? If that doesnt' seem possible, then you might have to talk to her yourself. If you don't do something, you'll blow your nerves up eventually!
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