Be kind and positive
We can’t stress enough the importance of being nice and kind to other people, especially when you have to deal with a stubborn daughter-in-law. Most often, toxic individuals had challenging or even violent childhoods and they determined them to react to the unresolved trauma.
Show her what it is to be loving by doing so, and let her know that you still care about her despite her challenging behavior. After all, you’re family!
Don’t forget about your grandkids!
You and your husband must have been daydreaming about your grandkids for some time now. And that’s cute because this is the course of life! Even a handful of your son’s old clothes may have been set aside for them. But is it possible to have grandkids without a daughter-in-law? You should keep in mind that your daughter-in-law will have a big impact on how you interact with your grandkids.
Her actions could harm your grandchildren, and if your daughter-in-law despises you, the grandchildren won’t feel comfortable with you. She could stop them from meeting you or speak poorly of you to them. Before you endanger your connection with her, give it some thought.
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I love my daughter-in-law, she has a heart of gold and would help anybody in need. But often when I invite them all for dinner, she will not always come & my son has to make excuses for her. It’s hard to understand but I am never sure if she will come. This Christmas she claimed she was too tired & my son shopped & brought all the appetizers & picked up & returned some of the guests who don’t drive. I wonder if she has bipolar or depression. She & my son have been together for 25 years & have 2 beautiful girls. I know she isn’t keen on my oldest son & his wife but that should not keep her from being here for me. It worries me that the girls will think it’s fine if they don’t want to attend a dinner or party, just to stay away like their Mother does. Is this something to worry about or should I just ignore it and carry on? She & I get along very well & she has been a wonderful daughter-in-law, it’s just these strange actions make me worry.
Thank You
It is hurtful to feel rejected, but I would try telling her that you miss her, would love to see her, and if there is someway you can make the visit easier for her.