325: My Mother-in-Law Is a Monster! | Feedback Friday
Mar 13, 2020
Tensions soar as a listener grapples with a critical mother-in-law who makes hurtful remarks. Strategies to assert boundaries without escalating drama are explored. Another segment dives into family business negotiations, balancing respect and ambition as a listener aims to buy out a disgruntled relative. The complex dynamics of dealing with a family member's renewed religious fervor raises concerns about autonomy and health. Insightful tips and relatable anecdotes keep the conversation lively and engaging.
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Annuity Buyout
Frame the buyout as an annuity, spreading the amount over time so it doesn't seem like a loss.
Include a clause that if the business is sold later, the aunt is bought out at the original valuation.
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Protecting Your Child
Set a firm boundary against negative talk about your husband in front of your child.
If she crosses it, restrict her access to your son; it's your right as a mother.
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Document and Confront
Record your stepmother's negative comments about your husband.
Confront her later, asking why she said those things, to gauge her awareness.
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Your aunt wants to sell the run-down family business because she's sick of running it, but you'd like to buy her out and turn it into something really profitable. How can you approach the deal without coming off as insulting?
Your monster of a mother-in-law says hurtful things to you about your husband when he leaves the room, and now insists on telling you how you'll be raising the child you're expecting soon. How can you shut down her rude commentary without causing a scene?
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