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I’m so fed up of this was I unreasonable?

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giraffes2021 · 25/06/2025 18:03

I feel like I’m close for cutting contact.

Mother is hard work she is quite the conspiracy theorist and constantly going on about conspiracy’s etc so the relationship is strained as I struggle with some of her thoughts but I plod on I dont tend to argue with her or pull her up on it as it ends up in an argument. Stuff like my daughter shouldn’t play football, dinosaurs aren’t real, my son shouldn’t play with dolls houses, Beyoncé’s a demon, pinks transgender that sort of thing.

Anyway today she was moaning that she has stated ‘immigrants’ are taking the fruit off the trees on her street to sell and she’s fuming about it as they come over here take our money blah blah blah the usual stuff (not quite sure how she knows they are immigrants but anyway by the by) To which I said to her they are entitled to eat the fruit off the trees as they are human beings!!!

She then sent me a nasty voice note saying that she cannot stand people like me (exact words) that I piss her off I’m weak wiled and liberal. Anyway I didn’t reply as it was my children’s sports day, she turned up to sports day fair enough she was unsure if she was coming initially but I gave her the cold shoulder I was civil but I’m so fed up of her talking to me like rubbish. Anyway she left after 5 minutes saying it was too much for her too busy and then an hour later sent me a nasty message - saying if I ever disrespect her again she will take my skin off.

I’m so fed up of it I feel like I’m in an abusive relationship.

was I unreasonable to give her the cold shoulder? I did speak to her I was just very short with her.

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HarryVanderspeigle · 25/06/2025 18:24

Up until the end bit, I would probably just have ignored, but that's past the line. If you see her again, please turn up in a t shirt saying weak willed liberal.

Inotherwordspleasebetrue · 25/06/2025 18:23

I think you feel like you are in an abusive relationship because you are op. Saying she will take your skin off; even if it’s an empty threat, is seriously unpleasant. But more importantly, she is not owning her behaviour or allowing you to express any feelings you may have about it.

Unless she is developing Alzheimer’s or something similar, although it doesn’t sound like this is a significant behaviour change, then I think you are within your rights to go low contact. Apart from anything else, I wouldn’t want her to express those sorts of views in front of my dc. What is she like as a grandparent otherwise?

She is allowed to hold the views she does. And you are allowed to politely express that you disagree. But the problem here is that she is angry with you for not conforming to hers. Unless you were very superior or condescending when expressing your disagreement, you are allowed to hold different views to her and be your own person. And if she loved you properly; she would be proud of you for being an individual with different perspectives to her, and try and see your side of things and reach a compromise.

LycheeFizz · 25/06/2025 18:20

I know there are two sides to every story and this is just a snapshot of recent events, but goodness me she sounds vile and abusive.

I would be seriously questioning whether having her in your life is worth the stress (suggested answer: it is not). So sorry you are having to go through this.

PopThatBench · 25/06/2025 18:18

She sounds like my DP’s Mum, We haven’t seen her since last March, it’s been wonderful.

giraffes2021 · 25/06/2025 18:16

TheOriginalEmu · 25/06/2025 18:15

Sorry, just to clarify, this is your mother?

Yeah

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giraffes2021 · 25/06/2025 18:16

Justchillinhere · 25/06/2025 18:11

Has she always been like this? If so, I'd be cutting contact, too much toxicity and drama, no fks given

It’s getting worse and worse tbh and she hasn’t really got anyone else except me no surprises there like I just feel guilty

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TheOriginalEmu · 25/06/2025 18:15

Sorry, just to clarify, this is your mother?

giraffes2021 · 25/06/2025 18:15

TenderChicken · 25/06/2025 18:07

I mean she does sound abusive? Is there any benefit to having her in your life?

This is exactly what my partner just said

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ThatWildMintSloth · 25/06/2025 18:12

She sounds awful. Definitely not unreasonable to cut her off
It is abusive for sure

That must be really difficult OP, hugs xx

Justchillinhere · 25/06/2025 18:11

Has she always been like this? If so, I'd be cutting contact, too much toxicity and drama, no fks given

TomatoSandwiches · 25/06/2025 18:09

Well.... she needs to fuck off doesn't she.
No one would blame you if you never darkened her door again op, what a nasty woman.

TenderChicken · 25/06/2025 18:07

I mean she does sound abusive? Is there any benefit to having her in your life?

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