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FMIL Super Rant!

DMLHeartsCRM Posted:

FMIL Super Rant!

I am so unbelievably disgusted by what things my FMIL has been saying lately that tonight I finally had enough and had to vent to people besides my FH who understand. But just so you know FH agrees completely with my feelings about this too. Sorry its long!

FH and I are going through a really hard time at the moment, our car is broken and as of right now in limbo as if it can be repaired or not. We're not sure if we're going to make this wedding now because of the costs, we're a one car family. When FH was venting to her on the phone last night because I literally had a mental melt down, and was pretty much catatonic for a good portion of it. He was on speaker phone with her and she kept suggesting we get a loan for a new car, he kept telling her we have bad credit and we can't even get approved for a dollar! The first words out of her mouth were 'What about the father?' .....what father...my father? My father who's done nothing but help FH and I since we started having issues early last year? My father who's been more of a dad to her son than his own father? What father..cuz i'm sure she can't possibly mean MY father. I mean if she was reffering to my father, I'm sure she would have used the terminolgy 'Dawn's Father'. Now I'm sure you're thinking I'm overreacting, and that it was a slip up...but she kept reffering to MY FATHER as 'the father' How insulting!!! So FH flat out told her, that my dad has helped us enough and that he didnt see anyone from his side jumping up at the chance to help us.

Now this is just the tip of the iceberg. FH was again on the phone with her tonight and again they were speaking about the issues we're having and again she kept reffering to my father as 'the father...' and telling him to ask my father for more help. What the hell is wrong with her? And when I told hubs to tell her to knock it off, she swears she was saying 'dawn's father'...uh no you weren't, you're on speakerphone! ARGH! (Fh's phone is broken so in order for him to talk to people, he's gotta use speaker phone and yes she knows this). I cant believe the audicty of her to even suggest my parents bail us out and not even to offer help herself.

NOW for the kicker. I have a very openminded family. I have 2 aunts who are lesbians and have partners. I love them and they're both coming to wedding, they're the coolest relatives! So knowing his family's behavior FH told his mother tonight about them and asked her to make sure that everyone was polite and keep their opinions to themselves at the wedding. This nasty beyotch had the NERVE to say 'omg that's disgusting she's got lesbians in her family ....its wrong... this is my belief and this is granny's belief this is why we left that church because they wanted to marry that gay couple...its gross... it goes against God' So now i'm really offended beause of her wording, I know some people arent as open minded about homosexuality as others and I was expecting a negative response FH just asked her to be polite, he didnt ask for her whole theory on the subject. So FH responds 'Well god says to love thy neighbor as you love thysel.' and 'If god has a plan for everyone...than that's his plan for them to be together.' He then goes on to say 'I'm asking you to be polite, they're her family and her family is close and I dont want anyone offended by stupidity.' Again I was expecting a negative response because she's set in her beliefs but this woman took it one step farther. She then replied ' Well don't worry we wont be speaking to the d*kes' ..........EXCUSE ME YOU INSENSITIVE COW?! At that response from her, FH is watching me about to blow up and start screaming, so he just hung up the phone. There was no need for that comment. I'm fuming and so insulted by this. How dare you make stupid comments about memebers of my family.

NOT ONCE did i blow up at his family for their belief's because they do a lot of things I disagree with.
Like they scrutinize FH for his entire life and everything he's messed up on...but his brothers are even bigger messes and yet in their eyes they're angels. Ones a druggie and the other is an *** who married an even bigger ***.

They're so quick to pass judgement on other people. I find it hard to believe that FH is actually related to them...he's gotta be adopted...HAS to be!!!

Where did this woman learn to speak to people...the zoo?

Sorry had to vent! Im really upset by this.
adelz Posted:

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I'm so sorry you're going through this, and that she's disrespecting your family so much I'm glad you have the full support of your FH...just always remember that and try to ignore comments that you know are def. untrue and just plain stupid. Hang in there!
marilynpaul Posted:

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I'm sorry ur going thru this....I just wanted to send u a
jenn_eric Posted:

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And this, my friends, is why gay marriage is still illegal in most of this country...

Just remember, she's behaving like a small minded idiot; and while that sucks about the financial issues and respect for your father try not to let it get to you. You and your FH know the truth about what's going on and that's what really matters. In regards to civility towards your Aunts I would just try and put them in opposite corners to avoid anything; and if something does get said then just try and remember that it will reflect very badly on the person who makes the comment rather than on your or your FH. And while I'm not saying it's a good thing, I have a feeling they've had to deal with the nasty comments in the past due to the nature of this society, and I'm sure your aunts will handle any situation they're thrown into with grace.

Try not to sweat it, hang in there, and if you're really worried about someone saying something stupid maybe talk to your aunts ahead of time and just let them know that you and your FH don't feel that way, but some members of his family are jerks.

Hope that helps
ImgonnabeMrsC Posted:

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I read this and got really angry. How dare her even think like that? N to say it out loud?! That's disgusting. I am so sorry!!

IrishAli Posted:

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Ugh that is terrible

I am so sorry that you have to deal with this bigoted idiot as a family member

Just keep your cool towards her and seat her away from your aunts
Ellynrose Posted:

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I'm so sorry you're going through this.

FH mother sounds like a cow -

rosatemp Posted:

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Wow I'm so sorry you have to deal with this
BlushandBashful Posted:

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Wow, I am so sorry. She sounds like a miserable woman.
jettahot Posted:

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WOW! so sorry you have to deal with this utter nonsense! She is ignornant and rude. Unfortunately she is FH mother, so I would just move on knowing their are people in life that are like that and why things like gay marriage arent legal....She isnt worth your energy, i konw its easier said than done, but i would keep my distance from her.
PhyllisNJoe Posted:

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OMG

You are a saint for not grabbing that phone and losing your mind.

Some people are just ignorant and will always be. And being that she's about to be your MIL, you have 2 options.

1. Ignore her and NEVER ask her for help or her opinion under no circumstances (You will always get a stupid answer that will get you POed)

2. Put her in her place. Some people need it in order to realize they are being ridiculous. Maybe nobody ever stands their ground with her so she continues to spew stupidity. You can do it nicely.... but if she doesn't get what you're trying to say - then speak to her in her words. She'll get it and hopefully realize you are not one to mess with.

Either way... you can't change what people believe (no matter how absolutely insane to me this is) but you can change how you react to it. You know what's right - and it sure isn't her.
Kelli218 Posted:

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Posted by PhyllisNJoe

OMG

You are a saint for not grabbing that phone and losing your mind.

Some people are just ignorant and will always be. And being that she's about to be your MIL, you have 2 options.

1. Ignore her and NEVER ask her for help or her opinion under no circumstances (You will always get a stupid answer that will get you POed)

2. Put her in her place. Some people need it in order to realize they are being ridiculous. Maybe nobody ever stands their ground with her so she continues to spew stupidity. You can do it nicely.... but if she doesn't get what you're trying to say - then speak to her in her words. She'll get it and hopefully realize you are not one to mess with.

Either way... you can't change what people believe (no matter how absolutely insane to me this is) but you can change how you react to it. You know what's right - and it sure isn't her.



This...It's SO true!!
fdnybride163 Posted:

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Posted by jenn_eric

And this, my friends, is why gay marriage is still illegal in most of this country...

Just remember, she's behaving like a small minded idiot; and while that sucks about the financial issues and respect for your father try not to let it get to you. You and your FH know the truth about what's going on and that's what really matters. In regards to civility towards your Aunts I would just try and put them in opposite corners to avoid anything; and if something does get said then just try and remember that it will reflect very badly on the person who makes the comment rather than on your or your FH. And while I'm not saying it's a good thing, I have a feeling they've had to deal with the nasty comments in the past due to the nature of this society, and I'm sure your aunts will handle any situation they're thrown into with grace.

Try not to sweat it, hang in there, and if you're really worried about someone saying something stupid maybe talk to your aunts ahead of time and just let them know that you and your FH don't feel that way, but some members of his family are jerks.

Hope that helps



couldnt have said it better myself!

Edit: I would totally put her in her place. You have to set the ground rules now, and calling someone whom you love that horrible name is completely out of line. I think that your FH said it perfectly. If she is sooooooooo in touch with what God thinks is right and wrong then she should know that God doesnt hate anyone and she is going against her religion by hating on someone for no reason.

my FH has two sets of lesbian aunts (more like 3rd cousins but whatevs) they are the most amazing, fun, loving people I have ever met and would never in a million years judge them. they are kind generous people who would give their right arms for anyone in the family and if someone has a problem with them, then they have a problem with me and you dont want that!

I got your back girl!
MrsTarricone2B Posted:

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Wow this just totally pissedd me off!! I can't stand how close minded people are

You should tell FMIL not to worry because your aunts don't like to talk to ignorant b*tches!
jovigirl414 Posted:

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That woman needs a BIG reality check ... I am so sorry you are dealing with it!
spdy540 Posted:

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Sorry you are going through this. What is her problem

DMLHeartsCRM Posted:

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Thank you ladies!!! I was fuming about this all night. I cant stand anyone who judges someone they dont know. Just because they're lesbians doesnt mean their not human. FH wanted me to throw in this as well, that he's agnostic at the moment and doesnt share any of his family's opinions.

Thanks again for the support ladies you girls are the best!
anszusterman Posted:

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Posted by Ellynrose

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

FH mother sounds like a cow -




agreed!!!
quirkybride Posted:

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Sorry it sounds like you got unlucky with who your FMIL is. It's a lot easier when they are likeable. I agree with other people, at least FH completely supports you. There are many situations I've heard of where a FH will back his mother and it causes fights between the engaged couple. I also agree with others in that you can't change her opinions. Talk to your FH about setting up a rule with her to keep her opinions to herself at the wedding. You should both approach her with it and be firm. Also about the money: Is she in a financial place that she could help you but is choosing not to offer?

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