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Interfering mother

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amumma · 12/08/2025 18:30

My mum messages my husband to try and influence him about our decisions with buying a home, our daughter etc and tells him not to tell me. She knows I would be annoyed and I've asked her not to interfere so much before. I have a good relationship with my mum and she spends time with our baby girl whenever she likes etc. I just feel like it's inappropriate and controlling for her to do this. She has a history of trying to influence our every choice and I would like her to just step back and enjoy being a grandparent rather than constantly trying to influence our decisions.

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BologneseGurl · 12/08/2025 18:38

YANBU at all OP thus would infuriate me! And to ask your DH not to tell you - I’d be LIVID!!!

LighthouseTeaCup · 12/08/2025 18:50

It is inappropriate and controling

Your DH needs to message her back saying

"I love your daughter very much. There are no secrets between us. Thanks for your suggestions, we know you have our best interests at heart, but we have other thoughts on the matter."

Cherrysoup · 12/08/2025 19:56

Your Dh should block her. If she wants to talk to you about decisions you’re making, she can message YOU! My mil never had my number, why would she?

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