I am currently staying with my parents while I recover from surgery. My husband visits for a...

megrose · 56-60, F

Sounds like she is doing all she can to help you and doesnt know why thats not good enough. She said Hi. She wasnt rude. She is likely very tired . Nothing more discouraging than being told your not trying hard enough when you are doing whT you can.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

Well done. Just keep enforcing those boundaries and hopefully you’ll see an improvement in your relationship with your parents.

DoubleRings · F

Why doesn’t your hubby help you recover, while your parents visit? Just wondering.

Sazzio · 36-40, M

Mum / in law toxic relationship. But it doesn't sound like u been through Mum / daughter toxic relationship? That is one big toxicity to get out of, lingers into adulthood can even be there for life unless u get therapy involved.

SW-User

Is she warm and friendly to anyone ?
She may also feel a little shy.
Just some thoughts.

bijouxbroussard · F

I’m not sure how to ask this…but I don’t mean it unkindly:

Possibly she’s less than warm because you’re still depending on them to care for you while you have a husband ? Perhaps that’s where the “entitlement" comes in ? 🙁

SomeMichGuy · M

Good for you.

Don't let any of the parents pull the "divide abd conquer" on you.

MarineBob · 61-69, M

Good wife

attyhenrytuason · 61-69, M

Just get well soon!🙂

yeronlyman · 56-60, M

Yikes… poor fella

Banksy83 · 41-45, M

Well said