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Oh, I wouldn't say she she was never one to demand control! She was somewhat strong willed, but she also wanted input for the important decisions. In fact, as I said somewhere above, after she was on...

For sure, but there is also a struggle for control. I don't think daughter has control over anything except strict diets and nap times for the babies, so that's what she clings to. It reminds me of...

Judy, I am on a discussion site. I did not criticize her husband to her until AFTER his attack and making us so uncomfortable we had to leave the house to avoid further conflict and stress for my...

SIL's father is Italian but born in Brazil. MIL is Greek, born in Egypt, I believe, grew up in Brazil. SIL considers himself a Brazilian and has gotten Brazilian passports for the children. Daughter...

Yes, there is. See post 14, above.

You're not the only one who has mentioned that!

I would happily spend little time with MIL, but even though I saw my daughter only a couple days every few months, it was mandated by SIL that his mother always be included in our plans. I did tell...

My daughter went with me once, to a psychologist of her choosing, someone she knew. At the end of that session, she was anxious to get on with joint counseling, but something must have happened when...

Scott,

My hope is get enough insight to know how to deal with it. Unwavering politeness was not the answer. Overall, I think we are viewed as "lesser beings" that would be better dispatched to...

Yes, there is definitely a difference in culture. Although my SIL came here at age 10, he aggressively identifies with his birth country more strongly than with the US. However, I brought my husband...

Oh, there is no doubt that there are problems on both sides. But your last sentence, particularly, belies that you have no insight into this situation. And my concern is not about "pinning" this on...

I appreciate your reply. While I won't reply to every post individually, you are saying what two psychologists and several people who know my daughter and her husband have already said to me. I feel...

How do I know if my son-in-law has narcissistic personality disorder?

You should realize that more often than not, the mother has little idea what caused such a deep rift. Saddest of all, I understand that this experience is common, not at all unusual. You might think...

My daughter is now 36. I have not seen her since she was 34. Since she moved in with the man whom she later married, it became more and more difficult to see her. She always sought his approval and...