Originally posted by: divyadaya13
i have a cordial relationship with my MIL. as soon as i got engaged she put forward a list of unreasonable donts through my would be husband. I was a working independent girl and this really pissed me. I just asked one question to my fiancee was it his wish or his moms. He replied i am ok with the way you are. My hubby was a very nice kind person who really loved and respected me (he passed away at an young age) so for his sake i just gave in for a few months till i got married. My jethani who is some what like babita used to meekly follow the rules put forward by my MIL. After one month of my marriage i slowly started saying no to many rules along with the reason and took my stand. And also told my husband i am not ekta kapoor bahu nor i want mahaan bahu certificate. Give me respect i will give double of that. My MiL stays with me but she also knows that i am not the one who can be manipulated. Even my sister in law to some extent has learned a lesson however hard ahe tries she can never live upto other peoples standard.
I love reading your posts and insight. You are so strong. You not only stood for yourself but you made your jethani stand up for herself too.
And yet you take care of your MiL.
Really. This is for you. 👏