Issues with in laws 1 Reply

Hello, I have been married for less than a year and I have come to realise that my in laws had a vision as to what they wanted their daughter in law to be like and so far I do not meet the mark.  By…Continue

Started by Araz. Last reply by Sally Shields Jun 28, 2010.

Encouraging the MIL to keep up with her interests.... 7 Replies

Hi Sally,I have a question for you, if I may!I heard you talking on the Barack Obama Advice Session ;) and you advised the MIL to make sure she keeps up with her interests even though she has moved…Continue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by rozajay Mar 23, 2010.

jealous or control or... what? 4 Replies

i am having lots of issues lately with my mil. I know everyone and EVERYONE says what??? when i tell them i work with her. but anyways recently, I've had to leave work early because of my family…Continue

Started by Polly halden. Last reply by Sheery Mathew Mar 16, 2010.

Interfering inlaws 9 Replies

Any advice in the following situation?I have a baby girl who is now 4 months old. I moved in next door to my inlaws a few months before I had my daughter, after having spent 3years living some…Continue

Started by zaytunna. Last reply by Sally Shields Jan 21, 2010.

MIL BACKBITES! 21 Replies

Hi,I would really appreciate it if someone could give me advice..I have a MIL that backbites me and my family (family as in my brother) i have told her to stop because all the things shes saying is…Continue

Started by fadher. Last reply by Sally Shields Jan 5, 2010.

am I unfair? 1 Reply

I am from a different country, and I have absolutely no family here. I moved to the US with my choice, but it has become just very hard especially since I had my daughter. She is 3 now.So, my in laws…Continue

Started by Kiki. Last reply by Sally Shields Nov 18, 2009.

getting things my way... 3 Replies

Hi,This is my first post here. Not totally sure if such an issue was already discussed.I want a microwave at home. I live with my in-laws, and they are very adamant about not getting a microwave.…Continue

Started by Hafsa. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Aug 30, 2009.

Why must we be so self depreciating? 1 Reply

Dear Sally.I have been enjoying the quiz that you have…Continue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Sally Shields Jun 14, 2009.

Good excuses for getting out of events 1 Reply

Please share all the excuses you could use with you MIL, when you really dont want to go out shopping with her, or you really dont want to go to the over 60's spirituality group.No lying allowed -…Continue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host May 6, 2009.

Neutral topics to discuss with your MIL 3 Replies

Please share all the non-controversial topics you can use when conversing with your MIL.I'll start1. Her health,2. Her diet,3. The grandkids4. Your husbandContinue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host May 3, 2009.

MIL bending the rules 2 Replies

Dear Sally and Renee,I wonder if you've come across the scenario where the MIL acts one way when the DH is around but acts differently when he's not there?One of my best friends and her husband…Continue

Started by Nurture. Last reply by Nurture May 1, 2009.

Isn't there another way to look at it? 7 Replies

Instead of always thinking the worst, isn't there always another angle to consider? Perhaps your MIL's arthritis is acting up...

Started by Sally Shields. Last reply by Sally Shields Apr 30, 2009.

In-laws disrupt kid's bedtime routines

Scenario:Parents are trying to teach kids to go to sleep by themselves and sleep through the night without waking up.... it works, and they just persist in instilling good sleeping habits in the…Continue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr 26, 2009.

MIL always rides in the front seat 5 Replies

Hi Sally,A woman recently asked a question on a daughter in-law support forum about her predicament. Her MIL always sits in the front passenger seat and the DIL has to sit in the back. This is really…Continue

Tags: Dilemmas, DIL

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr 24, 2009.

The Daughter in Law Rules, by Sally Shields

So how many of us here have read the DIL Rules, and what do we think about it?This book really helped changed my mind set. What I liked the most about it was that it didnt mince words - it accepts…Continue

Started by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr 20, 2009.

I have a New Co-Host! 1 Reply

Dear Members,I am so excited to let you know that I have a new co-host here at the DILRules.ning.com site - none other than the absolutely wonderful, passionate, compassionate, enthusiastic,…Continue

Started by Sally Shields. Last reply by Renee Osman, Co-Host Apr 19, 2009.