Originally Posted by Barbm
I don't have a MIL- she said if hubby chose me, he was out of the family. So he has no mom, dad or brother.
I say I will be the mil I wish I had. And my garnds will get the grandparents they didn't have either.
That is appalling - I cannot imagine making that statement to my child, let alone following thru with it. I hope to be a good MIL as I want my children to be happy. Believe me, having problems with family creates so much tension in marriages - I see it all the time in my law practice. I say love your children, and accept their adult choices. Unless they are behaving criminally or in ways that are harmful to others, there's no reason not to welcome in a new family member.
Sorry that happened to you and your DH Barb - that just really strikes a bad nerve for me!