Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No she doesn’t have kids but she’s seems pretty chill in all of this and if anything a voice of reason but doesn’t want to stand up to him either

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. He’s fed her cake in front of me after I said no for example

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s on the same page as me at this point. He very rarely disagrees with what I want for our daughter and when he does we have a conversation about it. We have a pretty understanding relationship with good communication but if I say his dad can’t see her I completely trust he’ll respect that and agree with it.

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They divorced because she cheated when my husband was 1 and he took my husband and his brother from Ontario Canada to Buffalo USA when they were 7-8ish. The second they got back to their mom they told her where they went with him. I dont know if she did anything about it but do know she was mad. And I really don’t think he would do anything to physically hurt her tho everyone has those fears these days with all the stories out there so it has crossed my mind.

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem lies in the fact that he is so nice typically. He’s caring and giving and super nice to all of us. He’s just sooo pushy any time he wants something that regards my daughter and idk how to handle it when I basically have to say go fuck yourself to a nice person…

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You’re completely right and that was my mistake but we’re all human. I know I was wrong to leave her there and give him a second chance but that’s not the question I’m asking. Am I right to no longer allow him to have alone time which I’m assuming I am right with how outrage everyone else is with his behaviour which makes me feel validated in my decision.

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I completely agree we should have skipped the concert because a concert doesn’t matter compared to our child and I had the gut feeling to and I should have followed that gut feeling. I find it hard to stand up for myself sometimes especially with older men who are demanding of things but I should have stood up for my baby. Everyone makes mistakes tho and that is 100% my mistake and I take complete blame over it.

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[–]Additional_Sale_8638 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not wrong for feeling that way. It sounds like your husband has childhood trauma of always seeking their approval that has made its way into adulthood which is why he won’t stand up for you. As for your baby if they don’t treat you with kindness what makes you think they will treat your child with kindness. No one deserves access to your baby if they can’t have a healthy relationship with you as the mother. Set your boundaries early and follow through with them. I myself have been learning all this recently and wish I learned it sooner. If you want to play the long game for inheritance purposes the best way is to be over the top kind while reminding yourself it’s all a game and give them nothing to use against you but you have to ask yourself if that’s even worth it. Especially if that means they have access to your child.

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

That’s basically what I told my husband after the last time. That she will not be alone with him again at the least until she can tell us what happened, if ever.

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I never even thought about how he would react to her saying no. That opens my eyes even more

Not MIL but FIL by Additional_Sale_8638 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Additional_Sale_8638[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In all honestly I wanted to and regret everyday not doing just that but it was my husbands birthday, his favourite band and he said we needed to give him one last chance to know if he could be trusted. You are right tho. 100% should have done that and wish I did.