I feel like the answer given to LW3 is really out of line -- the DIL "seems to have taken control of your son"? Really? Is she responsible for the SON also saying that LW3 is "hateful or rude" when she makes comments about his wife?
My honest suggestion to her is to STOP MAKING COMMENTS, because they are clearly coming across as passive-aggressive, negative, and critical.
Focus on her own life, yes, but also put some serious effort into being pleasant, cooperative, and non-judgmental toward her son and his wife, if she wants to have more than a superficial relationship with them.
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LW4 caused me to make the type of stink-face that my cat does -- whether or not their son's girlfriend is scandalously dressed/behaved, I have a strong feeling that their attitude about it is extremely out of touch and pearl-clutching.
Unless they want to end up as LW3, where the son/DIL/grandkids don't want to spend time with them, I suggest drinking a tall glass of STFU, and taking a big step back from being judgy about their son's partner.
Also, is the PDA completely one-sided (unlikely), or is their son participating? If so, why solely blame the girlfriend?
I predict that if GF does come along, LW4 will then proceed to have a hissyfit about them sharing a room ;P
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My honest suggestion to her is to STOP MAKING COMMENTS, because they are clearly coming across as passive-aggressive, negative, and critical.
Focus on her own life, yes, but also put some serious effort into being pleasant, cooperative, and non-judgmental toward her son and his wife, if she wants to have more than a superficial relationship with them.
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LW4 caused me to make the type of stink-face that my cat does -- whether or not their son's girlfriend is scandalously dressed/behaved, I have a strong feeling that their attitude about it is extremely out of touch and pearl-clutching.
Unless they want to end up as LW3, where the son/DIL/grandkids don't want to spend time with them, I suggest drinking a tall glass of STFU, and taking a big step back from being judgy about their son's partner.
Also, is the PDA completely one-sided (unlikely), or is their son participating? If so, why solely blame the girlfriend?
I predict that if GF does come along, LW4 will then proceed to have a hissyfit about them sharing a room ;P