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Mother in law interfering

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Pinkroseuk · 16/08/2018 11:02

I will try and keep this short-
MIL keeps interfering with anything we try and do-
I posted on Facebook we were looking for builder to replace our conservatory (it's leaking glass needs replacing ext).
She saw this yesterday and phoned DH to inform him that I was trying to spend all his money again- she thinks as we have good jobs and have bought a good house we can't afford anything (her other Son and daughter need financial support form her to live by themselves) she doenst work, FIL works four days a week so there income is not great. When DH was at uni he supported them for 3 years as he had more money from student grants ext.

I'm just sick of them keep phoning and telling us we can't do this can't do that - it's our money our choice -
She is constantly stalking me on Facebook, Pinterest twitter ext to see if there's anything in there! She has announced she's not doing Christmas this year as it's too expensive and she can't afford to so don't expect anything (last year she only got for Her kids anyway - me and other DIL were left out although there when we all opened gifts)

Am I being unreasonable? DH has told her to but out a bit but it's not worked and she called him another twice while he as at work yesterday!

Any advice welcome - this isn't the first time this has happened

Thanks

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Aprilshowersinaugust · 16/08/2018 11:05

Block her on everything!! Even your phone number. Leave dh to deal with her. If there are no gifts to exchange at Xmas that's a good excuse not to make plans to see her at all then!!

Pinkroseuk · 16/08/2018 11:19

Thanks @Aprilshowersinaugust I have tried to block her from seeing stuff but not block her totally- she doesn't use social media much so only has 4 friends!
We see them about every 3 weeks so might have to have a chat next time we see her -
Happy to not see them at Christmas - it's always a pain anyway!

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cupcakesandglitter · 16/08/2018 12:19

I would remove her as a friend on everything - that way she physically can't see what you're doing. I think your DH has to put his foot down too and tell her that it's unacceptable - she's only calling him to moan because he's allowing her to, which isn't fair on either of you!

Pinkroseuk · 16/08/2018 12:34

Thanks @cupcakesandglitter yes I think I will just block her.
Yes he needs to be tougher with her and I will have a word with him tonight. Her other DC only see her once every 3 months so I think we will cut back on visits - she has said before she doesn't want to see us as often as one a month or so so that might help too

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cupcakesandglitter · 16/08/2018 12:49

@Pinkroseuk I'd definitely cut back on seeing her! I think you both need to re-establish the relationship - you're both adults and she doesn't have the right to interfere... don't give her the opportunity to do it xx

Pinkroseuk · 16/08/2018 12:59

Thanks @cupcakesandglitter Smile

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