Mother In Law: What does this comment mean?

Could you please comment on the following "advise" by my mother in law ?

She told me that her son (my husband) is gorgeous, and I should be telling him
that he 's good looking more often, cause "after all, this is the truth".

She's never told me that I am beautiful., and never gave me any compliment on anything.

What do you think this comment means?

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Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 10:48 PM on Aug. 18, 2012 in Relationships

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  • Uummm... I think it means she's a b****
    cjsk

    Answer by cjsk at 10:52 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • it means she thinks you don't compliment her son enough. perhaps he is sensitive to these kinds of things, and wants to be told how good-looking he is...perhaps she was just making a simple conversation starter.
    good god, it doesn't have to mean anything.
    dullscissors

    Answer by dullscissors at 10:55 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Thanks CJSK, I totally agree with you. How should I treat my husband, if his mom spoiled him so much ?
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 10:56 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

  • That's she's totally biased because it's her son.
    3libras

    Answer by 3libras at 10:58 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Maybe she thinks you are taking your husband for granted and should compliment him more.
    JulieJacobKyle

    Answer by JulieJacobKyle at 11:03 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • So you're saying you don't compliment him on his looks?
    feralxat

    Answer by feralxat at 11:05 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Has he been whining to mommy?
    butterflyblue19

    Answer by butterflyblue19 at 11:07 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Is he the only boy??
    mommys2cupcakes

    Answer by mommys2cupcakes at 11:22 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Sounds like she doesn't think you're good enough for him and that you should be kissing his ass every day to make him want to stay with you...
    DreainCO

    Answer by DreainCO at 11:23 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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  • Different people feel validation in different ways. Some people need to get gifts as an affirmation. Some people need to be physical. Some people need to be told positive things about themselves. Maybe he needs to hear how you feel about him to feel wanted and loved.


    Just curious, but how long have you been married?

    QuinnMae

    Answer by QuinnMae at 11:24 PM on Aug. 18, 2012

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