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Can't STAND my father in law

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elliso · 17/11/2023 22:08

Just that really. The man is an utter pig, a horrible spineless fool. I've put up with his crap for 9 years, 9 whole long years. I've always held my head high and treated him with respect and grace but I actually can't do it anymore. He comes round to my house to see my husband, hardly acknowledges me but bosses me around at the same time. Says awful things about me and my family in front of our children... for example, we bought our eldest a tablet for his birthday and when he opened it my FIL said 'it's a good job your dad has a good job, your mum wouldn't be able to afford that' for reference i work part time in a well paid career to enable our family to grow and his sons career to flourish.

I can't do it anymore, he'll comment if my house is 'a mess' or if he comes round and I'm in my loungewear and it's 'gone 10am' 😅 I can't put up and shut up anymore. He's ex army and everyone seems to be scared of him, including my DH.

My youngest asked why is grandad nasty to you mummy? She's 3. It's ruining my relationship, he causes so many arguments. I don't want him to see me or my children anymore, he's toxic. What the hell do I do.

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FancyLemonUser · 13/03/2024 12:52

My FIL is a spineless fool too. He paints this picture of a wonderful family life but underneath the cracks, it’s pernicious. I understand he once said to one of my stag do guests that he wondered if anyone would take his daughters hand in marriage considering the way she is. Says it all, really. I’ve heard all the horror stories of what it was like growing up from his daughter. My advice to you is to keep your head up, ignore the haters and rise above it. People like that cannot and will not change.

elliso · 16/03/2024 22:22

Sorry I didn't reply to anyone back when I posted this- there was so much going on...

Thought I'd update for anyone else going through similar. Happy to say we're now no contact with him since Christmas Day. When he knocked on the door at 7am in the morning just in time for DC to open their presents... muttered shitty comments all the way through the 15 minutes he was here. DH took him into the hall and most un politely told him to f**k off and never show his face again until he's learnt to respect his family (took 9 years too long but he's since opened up about his childhood trauma surrounding his vile father and honestly, I don't blame him)

He's not been back since so I don't think he's cracked it yet! 🫣 good riddance 👏🏼

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Kwasi · 16/03/2024 22:26

Do not be scared of him and don’t be afraid to tell him the truth. Tell him his tone and attitude have made him no longer welcome in YOUR family home. I hope your DH knows your daughter asked you that. FIL sounds like a vile man and I hope you do longer have to put up with him in your home.

FlowerWheel · 16/03/2024 22:29

I’m glad your DH stood up to him.it sound like you having the realisation helped your DH go back over everything. Well done on keeping your children safe. If he was still in your life you would have been teaching them this is how to accept partners treating them.

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