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MIL reaction to DD behaviour

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Catchingrainbows · 18/04/2025 08:38

My DD has always, since a baby, (she’s 2 now) shown shyness towards others and always been very attached to me or my husband.

When someone would walk in the room she’d sometimes cry when she was a baby. This could be anyone from my Mother to a stranger.

As she’s got older she’s more confident but can occasionally not say hello, make funny noises, go silly etc ! Once she “warms” up she’s chatty and fine with anyone.

I know this is completely normal but my MIL has always commented saying how my DD “doesn’t like her”
says how she’s only like this with her
she said it’s taken a long time for my DD to “accept” her

comments how she doesn’t get a hug and kiss everytime from my DD, (sometimes DD just doesn’t want to)

I Also believe my MIL wouldn’t see her as much as other family members and the comment she made of being accepted by my DD frustrated me.

The comments I find are childish by her. I just don’t understand why.

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BunnyRuddington · 18/04/2025 09:06

They are probably a bit childish. What do you say to her? Have you suggested seeing DD more often?

Catchingrainbows · 18/04/2025 09:46

I haven’t no, I’ve not wanted to upset her. Biting my tongue

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BunnyRuddington · 18/04/2025 10:49

Catchingrainbows · 18/04/2025 09:46

I haven’t no, I’ve not wanted to upset her. Biting my tongue

I think you have a few choices.

Get DH to explain again tgat DD is just like this with everyone and all DC are different, it’s no reflection on how much she likes DMIL.

See DMIL less if the comments bother you.

or speak up yourself and say that she’s like this naturally and do you think seeing her more might help?

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