what's SIL deal?
Hi all, I need some input. my brother recently got married to the love of his life. this is my brother's first marriage and her second (she was previously married to someone else for four years). this...
View ArticleHow to kill DW unicorn? p.35 (BG 2-3, 5, 9, 13-15, 19-20, 24, 27, 29, 31-34)
1st off - I'm a DH (hopefully not a DUH!). I want that upfront, becuase I'm not sure if I can post here (is it only women?). My apologies if I missed something clear in the Sticky. A friend suggested...
View ArticleBlindsided but probably shouldn't be
I've gone anon for this because my previous sn was a bit too recognizable. Some background: I come from a strange narcissistic entanglement of golden children and scape goats - we were raised by...
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when to stop inviting grandparents to birthday parties
I don't want to invite MIL to my twins 9th birthday party this year. For several reasons-one being I don't like MIL and don't want to fucking deal with her. Two-I feel like her being there is...
View ArticleIs it off if your MIL wants your spouse to spend nights over?
Hi, everyone. I'm new here and have joined because I love the community posts here and think advice is very helpful. I'm not a parent but hope to be one in 4-5 years. Anyways, I'm not married but I'm...
View ArticleFed up. Total vent
I am 20 years old. Have a 2 year old little boy. And I live at home with my parents who I am beyond greatful for for helping me through be a single teen mother. BUT I've been dating a great guy for...
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Everyone saw my baby before I did
So, I'm not really looking for advice, I know exactly what I need to do. I'm here to feed all your llamas and to apply for a spot on worst of delivery room dramas. So here is what happened. I had a...
View ArticleExtended family-triggers. ?2
Hi-I have posted a lot about my mil and during one of those posts started about my dad. I got pretty bruised from the responses and took a break from here. I have been back to lurking and am hoping to...
View ArticleThoughts on this approach? Threatened lawn tantrum pg 4, UD pg 6, 9, 11 & 15
I have some BG here, but it pertains to my FOO, so not relevant in this situation. BG: DH and I have been on ITO from ILs for two years after they lost their ever-loving minds over our wedding and...
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Am I the DUW?
Hi All, Trying to decide if I am being the DUW here or if DH is being unreasonable. Recently had my first baby. I also have DSS who is 6. My parents have always been very generous with DSS' presents....
View ArticleBecame a mother and now I hate my childhood memories
I've posted here before under my regular screen name regarding my inlaws, but my screen name is very obvious. So you know how they say that becoming a parent is supposed to make you realize how much...
View ArticleThey're just not that into me
BG: I've always been the scape goat in my family. I have 3 brothers and three sisters and when something has gone wrong with any of them it's been laid into me and they all quit talking to me unless...
View ArticleProblem with MY mom
So...first time poster but what happened today is still bugging the hell out of me. Long story short (very short) I have always had a really tense and strained relationship with my mom. It's been a...
View ArticleA question about triangulation, update page 2
I'm 32, my DH is 35. We've been married for 6 years and have a 2 year old DD. When I first my inlaws, things were fine. It was just before we got married that problems started happening. They always...
View ArticleVet my email reply, please? - UD going to BH instead!
Hi dwilers, I've got a thread on here with BG I will link in comments, but would like help with an email I'm considering sending my dad. I don't think it's too Jadey but I'm only 2 months into ITO so...
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Photos of CO people *possible triggers*
Going through a divorce. Once finalized I'm moving to a very anti GPR state. No legal needed, I have Google and a lawyer thanks. Lots of background but it's complicated and a lot of my normal meter so...
View Articlenarcissistic aging mom - help please :(
Anyone with the patience to read this is MUCH appreciated, regardless of your comments. I have my bgp on. i'm a longtime lurker, I just went anon for this. I'm just at a loss here and very, very sad...
View ArticleBSC mom DWILpocolypse? UD texts 4, 8 Baked Goods, 10, 11, FM 13 email 17,...
Sorry this is so long!! A little BG: I'm just starting my new family with my freshly married DH. I'm about 36 wks PG with our DS. DH has a large family that lives near us and is very supportive. My FOO...
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In need of some guidance...
I posted this on another board but it's not as active as this board. I CO my parents and brother in January for a ton of reasons. My mother is an alcoholic and is emotionally abusive. My father is an...
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Should I go? Question page 3, texts 4/5, update/question pg 5.
Long time lurker, first time poster. Background: My father has been co since may '15, he is dead to me. He is an alcoholic and fell off the wagon and ruined the second chance I gave him. I got pregnant...
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