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Asking Eric: Nosy MIL’s habit of asking inappropriate questions should be handled in the moment

The mother-in-law maintains a double standard by only accepting praise for her children while asking intrusive questions to others at family events, causing discomfort.

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Dear Eric: My mother-in-law will only tolerate positive conversations/compliments about her children. If my husband or I say something even remotely negative about my BIL/SIL and their kids, my MIL will either get defensive or just not respond.

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The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun
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Asking Eric: I abhor my nosy mother-in-law’s gossipy double standard

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The OregonianThe Oregonian
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Asking Eric: Nosy MIL’s habit of asking inappropriate questions should be handled in the moment

Dear Eric: My mother-in-law will only tolerate positive conversations/compliments about her children. If my husband or I say something even remotely negative about my BIL/SIL and their kids, my MIL will either get defensive or just not respond.

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Asking Eric: Mother-in-law will only hear compliments about her children

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Chicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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