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

Published on: 09/08/2025

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She’s extremely negative about my FIL’s extended family. I find her behavior to be very nosy, and I abhor her double standard. (Getty Images)

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.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/09/asking-eric-nosy-mils-habit-of-asking-inappropriate-questions-should-be-handled-in-the-moment.html

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