Why does family have to be sooo difficult?
- May 26, 2008 at 12:15 AM by uggs-lover
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After taking the past day and a half preparing for the perfect bbq, most of the family showed up an hour late....it was expected. The thing is is that we spent so much money, not to mention....TIME making everything so perfect....My one SIL showed up, who I love dearly....and then the other ones started flowing in.....I actually got into an argument with one about when to get a cat spayed. She tried to tell me that I should've gotten my girls done at 6 weeks old....WTF? I actually engaged in the argument.....not sure what I was thinking. I knew the truth, but did research after they all left just in case I was wrong....the estimated age of desired age is 5 months old...that is about 20 months old......I already knew this due to the fact that I have been working with animals for years and have...just a little bit of knowledge. Why do I let this girl get to me so much????? She always does this shit!!! After that argument, we started arguing about taxes....they paid NO taxes for the year 2007, yet got back $1400.....ok, now is that a red flag or what ? How would you get money back when you didn't pay shit for the year. I simply told her that maybe they should have someone take a second look at things in case they get audited.....she took such offense to that....I have tried and tried with her, and it has gone no where. She is so fulll of shit, and thinks that no one is going to see through it....why can't we just talk about recipes, and kids and such? I typically get along with anyone, but find myself wanting to jump off of the nearest bridge when it comes to her.....my other SIL (who I love dearly) had to keep intervening. I put 2 days worth of cleaning and food prep to make this bbq a go, only to deal with this shit...ok, I am venting, but this is real for me. She also tells me that she is a perfectionist and I wouldn't sit on one of her toilets for anything......she honestly believes that we will believe what she says...why do I let this bother me so....??????
- Written by uggs-lover on May 26, 2008 at 12:15 AM
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Might just be her personality. My SIL, while not argumentative, has to have done everything before you and better, faster, more, etc than anyone else in the family. All the while she's being treated for the next new ailment on her list. I just nod and agree... usually takes the wind right out of her sails!
I think she does it because she is jealous of you and your family. She's just trying to make herself feel better about the crap she has or the things she has done. I agree with allord...I've known so many people like that...and they totally are irritating...but funny because it always has to be about them.
If you normally get along with everyone then there's your answer right there: it's her! Try to let it go...why let someone's lame self get you down?
You are the Matron of the house. Take the high road. That's what a friend said to do with my SIL and MIL. YOU are in charge. Nod, smile and walk away. You can do a lot with your body language. If she is so dense, which it sounds like she is, she will never know that you snubbed her. If you want to be bitchy, you can always say; "Wow, it must be hard being you." Then walk away. :)
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Ah, I feel ya babe. Argumentative people suck.
Hang in there. Don't let some SIL ruin your peace. F-EM.
michaelsmom777 May. 26, 2008 at 12:43 AM