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To ask if any one likes and gets along with there mil

135 replies

AuntiePickleBottom · 29/08/2011 22:34

i see alot of threads about MIL alot about problems and the poster dislike of the MIL I have no problem with these thread btw

Am I the Only one that likes and gets along with my MIL

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mythical · 30/08/2011 23:36

my MiL is one of my best friends. we go out together, shopping, lunch, cinema, we have a great laugh, and she's a fantastic woman in general. i think it helps that she's in her late 40's so she's a very modern lady, and i'm in my mid 20's so we get along really well. I can even talk to her about her son in a "ugh, he did that this morning" and she'd be like "ugh i know, isn't he a little shit sometimes!"
love her really!

begonyabampot · 31/08/2011 00:42

I'm very fond of my Mil but she never wants to interfere and cause any upset and is a sweet lady.

dorie · 31/08/2011 02:09

I have no problems at all with my MIL. I only see her twice a year. I think a third visit might set me teeth on edge though.

busybee1983 · 01/09/2011 08:28

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AnneWiddecomesArse · 01/09/2011 08:57

Both my PIL's are fantastic. I'm a great believer that you don't just marry the man, you marry his family too.
My MIL has a wicked sense of humour and I love her lots.

Poledra · 01/09/2011 09:56

I love my PILs - in fact, I have told DH if we ever get divorced, I'm keeping his parents in the settlement! MIL is kind, loving, doesn't wear rose-coloured specs when it comes to DH, adores her DGC and would walk over fire for them. But she also sees me for me, not just as DH's wife/the mother of her GC.

Recently, I noticed my FIL (who is also lovely, BTW) had called my mobile at work. I called him back - it turned out FIL had meant to call the number below mine in his phone book and made a mistake. However, while I was speaking to him, MIL asked who he was on the phone to. FIL answered 'Poledra.' MIL said 'What, our Poledra?' Warmed the cockles of my heart, that did.

PS my real name is somewhat more common than Poledra......

ScarletOHaHa · 01/09/2011 10:17

The best place I can be in is that I accept my MIL has very different values and life experience. I can't imagine being fond of her and think of her as the family of my DH and PFB and not mine.

At the moment my opinion is that we can disagree and still be polite and on friendly terms. I also think that if my DH had been more supportive, a lot of conflict could have been avoided.

I have the best Bil and Sil ever though and love them as much as my own siblings.

Dexifehatz · 01/09/2011 11:09

Mines not bad,apart from the fact that she only looked after DD1 for half an hour THIRTEEN years ago and have never even offered to look after DS and DD2.She never buys the kids presents just gives us the money,we wrap it and even write the card for it.Maybe she wants her arse wiping too? She divorced DH father 20 years ago,but got remarried to him 4 years ago.Then moans about how sad and lonely her life is.Tough.

FigsAndWine · 01/09/2011 18:05

My MIL is great. She's a very strong character and can be critical, but she's kind and generous and a great host.

SarahStratton · 01/09/2011 18:46

I love my XMIL and FIL. They are lovely people who have made a great effort to stay in touch with me and the DDs. We are always welcome at their house, she rings regularly for a chat. And in the latest bit of cuntwankery with XH they have been fantastic.

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