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NWR: My momma's boy FI does it again!

Original post by LisaJill

My sister is having a baby and told me a funny story. Her MIL has insisted that her other grandchildren refer to her as “Mama Sarah”. This bothers my sister (understandably) and she would prefer if a different name was used… some derivative of grandma considering her MIL is not a “mama” to the child. So her husband finally spoke with his mother yesterday and layed down the law. I got home and figured I would discuss with FI (aka the biggest momma's boy alive) whether he would consider my feelings if I was having a child and his mother was demanding something that I did not agree with and that I was uncomfortable with. I said, 'if I am uncomfortable with something your mom is doing and she demands something she thinks is right, will you support me?' His response: Well it depends on who I think is right and many people do not like to consider themselves grandparents cause it makes them feel old. And I said, so if it was the same situation you wouldn’t have layed down the law? He was like, well it depends on who I think is right. This is extremely upsetting. One day I will have a child with him and it is frightening that he won't take a position on this. I feel like i will be 8 months pregnant and he will not consider my feelings and will only consider his mommy's. If it something that I feel is unappropriate as my husband he should stand by my side. I am really upset and concerned about this. He and his mom have gotten even closer because she lost her job. She plays victim, she calls him EVERY day and she is on the phone with him for an extensive period of time. He is so concerned and considerate of her feelings, but he could care less about mine. I really could use some time from him, I am very disgusted by this. His answer should have been very simple. “Lisa, if it something that bothers you that much, then of course I would speak with her.” He is really scaring me.

nov04LIbride Posted:

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Posted by werock0709

Cross that bridge when you get to it.No need to stress over it now. It's a difference that doesn't pertain to you now. He may change his opinion anyway.



I agree. It looks like you were looking to pick a fight, and why fight about hypotheticals? If you are looking to fight, do it over real issues, not future possible issues. Are you really, really happy with him? Do you think this relationship can withstand your issues with his mother relationship? Because this seems like a problem that comes up every month. And you can't change him, you can only change how you react to him and this situation. If he does not change (and he realistically won't), will you be OK with living with his mother coming first?
ZuzusPetals Posted:

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Posted by ginaandtommy06

I feel really bad for you. A lot of guys can't get over the intense relationships they had/have with their mother.




I agree. The truth is he's being honest and I doubt he will change once you get married. My brother is the biggest momma's boy and my sister in law has been struggling with it for 10+ years - its very difficult. She said if she knew then what she knew now she wouldnt have married him because her rarely takes his side. I would have a heart to heart with him. It is a serious issue and he needs to see that.

best of luck
LisaJill Posted:

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Posted by ZuzusPetals


Posted by ginaandtommy06

I feel really bad for you. A lot of guys can't get over the intense relationships they had/have with their mother.




I agree. The truth is he's being honest and I doubt he will change once you get married. My brother is the biggest momma's boy and my sister in law has been struggling with it for 10+ years - its very difficult. She said if she knew then what she knew now she wouldnt have married him because her rarely takes his side. I would have a heart to heart with him. It is a serious issue and he needs to see that.

best of luck



Yeah, this is a problem i will always have. I have always said that i wish I could not love him so much because i may never be first to him. It is so hard that he cannot even just muster up the statement 'honey your interests would always be first for me.' Honestly at this point if I am ever put in this position for real, I will have to tell her directly my opinion. all that he is going to do by copping out and being political is put me in the position of standing up for myself and embarassing her. Ugh. We slept in seperate rooms last night. He is so impossible, once there is any sort of conflict he just tunes me out and ignores me. Oh well, i will have to ride this one out.
bride2b24 Posted:

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thats def a scary feeling......and im sure she will demand some things that you dont agree with in the future.....the bottom line is you have to tell FH that if the tables were turned you would back him no matter what....and he should do the same for you....good luck!

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