MIL exaggerating and upsetting DM....

[PennyHoffsteader]

So whilst on lockdown DH and DS have been taking walks locally with the dog and FaceTiming MIL whilst out and about for their daily exercise.

MIL texted DM the other day to ask how my grandmother was after losing her DS and DB within 12 hours of each other. Which was nice of her. Anyways, during the conversation via text, they got talking about how difficult it was not seeing the grandchildren during lock down to which MIL told DM that she had been on walks with DH and DS along the beach. No details about it being via FaceTime. Just made out that she had been in regular physical contact with them. Of course DM got really upset - she's finding the lock down quite difficult.

Anyway, after talking to my DM about it (DS told me about the situation because DM didn't want to cause a fuss and start any arguments) I told DH about it and asked him to tell MIL that she had upset DM and to be more considerate with her explanations or descriptions in future. DH doesn't see the issue and won't say anything to MIL.

AIBU to insist that DH has a word or should I do it myself or should I just leave it?!

say

I wouldn’t think an explanation was needed that these were virtual walks. Just chalk this down to your DM having a rough time and draw a line under it. No need to upset your Mil over something which is clearly an over-exaggeration on your DM’s part. (Oh and you should definitely facetime your DM more too if she’s having a rough time - facetime calls don’t have to take long. Even 5 mins might brighten her day).

Yabu

Just explain to your DM it was via FaceTime.

Thanks for all the replies 🙏🏻

The "situation" has been left as is. DM knows not to believe MIL in future re: anything tbf. This isn't an isolated incident.

And just to clarify, it was my "step" dads mum (my grandma; we do t go for the "step" this and that lol family is family regardless of blood) who lost the brother and sister within a day of each other.

Xx