I was 17 when I married to get away from home. We ran away to get married, and my MIL was a dear sweet loving wife....however, they were very rich, and she was used to having what she wanted and giving to her children....they didn't want for anything....
So after we were married, we had huge problems....she was so interferring....so smothering...and thought she was my mother....she even used to call us on Sunday's and ask why we were not in church. So we changed churches and she called us every sunday to check to see if we went. Oh the list goes on and on....I tried talking to her about all this towards the end, and told her we were going to counseling....we did, and the counselor told my husband, he had to break away.
Now me, I was so young, immature, controlling, wanted to set up housekeeping and do things my own way...even if they were wrong....Now, looking back, there were of course, things I gave her a hard time about that I shouldn't have...there were times when I would get very angry with her....like the time, she came over, took the baby and never said a word to me until I saw they were gone....that was mean....however, we worked it out....because we were both willing....but we discussed it...like the counselor said....
she took it hard...at times....but she was willing to listen...and she did slowly take a step back....I love her to this day....she is a strong willed woman, but she was instrumental in helping me be the woman I am today....and oh boy, did we have our differences....but long story short, I know where she was coming from....

Does anyone else remember?
I'd love to hear your stories about MIL and you....