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Poll: How Do You Deal With A Monster-In-Law?

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Ignore, avoid, confront? How should you handle difficult in-laws?

She's the mother of your partner, but she's rude and disrespectful. You dread seeing her. What's the best way to deal?

Be blunt. Tell her that her actions are disrespectful and are hurting your relationship with her son.
19%
Avoid her. Don’t get into situations where you'll have to talk to her.
29%
Give back what you get! If she's fresh with you, you've got to be rude right back.
9%
Be nice. Ignore her incivility and just try to get along with her.
43%
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