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To have stood my ground with SIL

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bagpuss90 · 19/10/2024 10:32

SIL is known for being quite pushy . I think I’ve posted about her on here before. She called me last night to ask if her son could borrow some camping gear from me (I’ve got loads of camping stuff) for an indoor activity with his cubs. I said yeh no problem . She asked if she could pick it up last night- I said no because I was getting ready to go out and didn’t have the time to sort it out. I said I’d do it over this weekend. I wrote it in my to do list. He doesn’t need the stuff til next weekend. Anyway 20 minutes later SIL was on my doorstep asking to pick the stuff up as she thought I’d forget and no I don’t have form for being forgetful. I had a cab picking me up in 15 minutes and I wasn’t quite ready . I probably was a bit short with her - telling her I’d already said I hadn’t got the time last night. She stomped off and messaged my DP (who was also out last night) to say how petty she thought I was being. I wasn’t being petty- the stuff is packed in the garage and I simply did not have the time to sort it . Was also dressed to go out and didn’t want to be raking about in a dusty garage. I’ve had a sarcastic message this morning from her .

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Dontbeme · 19/10/2024 12:13

bagpuss90 · 19/10/2024 11:03

The thing is they don’t have much money and I don’t want her son to lose out - not his fault

And she knows that, and will use your kindness and care for her DC to wipe her boots on you. That is how this type operate, "what about DC, boo hoo". She should have thought about her own DC before she fucked off the person doing her family a favour.

Nousernameforme · 19/10/2024 12:12

HelplessSoul · 19/10/2024 11:56

Well, he SHOULD miss out.

Then he will understand that his mother is a loud mouth CF cunt.

Jesus, are you ok? Maybe it's time to step away from Internet forums if you are getting so riled up about other people's problems.

Fwiw op I would probably text her husband and say look I said you could have it when it's ready. Can you let sil know I'll drop it round then.

HelplessSoul · 19/10/2024 11:56

bagpuss90 · 19/10/2024 11:03

The thing is they don’t have much money and I don’t want her son to lose out - not his fault

Well, he SHOULD miss out.

Then he will understand that his mother is a loud mouth CF cunt.

StaunchMomma · 19/10/2024 11:37

'SIL, I'm doing you a favour and I am happy to do it but I won't be railroaded into doing so on your timeline or be accused of being petty because I stood up for myself last night. You knew I was going out so you really shouldn't have come over here making demands. I will drop the stuff off when I have time. If that doesn't suit you then feel free to find someone else to borrow from.'

cofefefela · 19/10/2024 11:27

She’s in the wrong for sure. The fact you told her you’re getting ready to go out for the night, and she rushes over to your home in the midst of that? She expected you to drop everything

ImustLearn2Cook · 19/10/2024 11:26

bagpuss90 · 19/10/2024 11:03

The thing is they don’t have much money and I don’t want her son to lose out - not his fault

That is very kind of you. Is SIL your dp’s sister? Or is she married to your dp’s sibling?

I hope your dp stood by you and made it clear that her being that rude to you is not acceptable.

Good on you for having good boundaries.

tuvamoodyson · 19/10/2024 11:26

Why do think you might have been unreasonable?

HideousKinky · 19/10/2024 11:24

She's very rude - when someone is doing you a favour you allow them to do it at their own convenience and accept gratefully whenever that is

User100000000000 · 19/10/2024 11:20

What type of person shows up on the doorstep after being told not tonight?! CFs, that's who. Reminds me of the CF threads.

Speaking of which, we've not had a 'Describe your encounters with a CF' thread for a while! Someone please start one 🙏

CoraPirbright · 19/10/2024 11:14

Your DH should reply to HER dh;
”the stuff is buried at the back of the garage and Bagpuss said she would dig it out for SIL this w/e and even offered to drop it over to you. She told SIL that she didn’t have time last night. Why on earth SIL thought that meant she could turn up on the doorstep demanding it immediately is beyond me. We will lend it to you, of course, as we don’t want nephew to miss out but she has been pretty rude”

FasterMichelin · 19/10/2024 11:11

"SIL, do we have a problem here? I've offered to lend the gear to newphew, and I will, but I don't appreciate your attitude and turning up when I've told you I'm busy. The respectful thing to do is be grateful I'm lending it and wait until I have time to sort it.

I'm willing to overlook it on this occasion but I won't be lending anything in the future if you continue to do that. You can collect on Wednesday."

friendlycat · 19/10/2024 11:07

It’s normal accepted behaviour that those who want a favour from someone aren’t rude and sarcastic in their approach to gaining that favour.

I would even be tempted to send this as my reply to her message.

WillimNot · 19/10/2024 11:07

Tell her jog on and he can't borrow it until she learns manners, suggest she buys it instead.

LivinInYourBigGlassHouseWithAView · 19/10/2024 11:07

She sounds an entitled madam then when she should be grateful that you've said yes and she won't have to find the money.

Your husband can sort her out if he doesn't back you.

bagpuss90 · 19/10/2024 11:03

The thing is they don’t have much money and I don’t want her son to lose out - not his fault

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worthofbostworlds · 19/10/2024 11:03

What was the sarcastic message she sent?

You are definitely not in the wrong here, she sounds completely un self aware if she followed that unreasonable, pushy behaviour up with a sarcastic message.

How I responded would depend on the the content of the sarcastic message, but I'd be tempted to tell her to get her own camping gear.

Lollypop701 · 19/10/2024 11:00

I reply to sarcastic messages with did you not understand my message that I said not now etc? I’m worried about your cognitive skills sil suggest you see your gp… or were you just being rude????

StripeyDeckchair · 19/10/2024 10:58

Do rude of her
Infantalising you by calling your partner too
If tall her to f off & sort it out elsewhere because I wasn't putting myself out to lend her anything

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Ohnobackagain · 19/10/2024 10:54

I hope you enjoy telling her to take a trip to the camping shop to buy her own @bagpuss90 🤔😂

MeowCatPleaseMeowBack · 19/10/2024 10:52

What did your partner say to her?

SingingSands · 19/10/2024 10:51

The cheek of her turning up like that!

AnneLovesGilbert · 19/10/2024 10:49

She thought she could ignore what you’d reasonably said, try and dob you in to your husband and then sent a rude message. Don’t give it to her anymore. I’d block her for a while you’re at it. She’s unbearable.

kiwiane · 19/10/2024 10:41

She’s really rude!

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