Getting tired...really tired...

[Gina]

Kimberly , all the ladies gave you good advice, all I can add is my own personal experience I had with my FIL. Like your husband, my FIL always had something to say in the past and my husband never stood up for me, and that would annoy me to no end. But this came to an end, when he bothered me it was ok, but don't touch my children. I open my mouth when it comes to them.I don't live near him any longer I moved to another state and when we see each other its much better. I am no longer that little meek person, if he says something I answer back nicely of course but I get my point. I refuse to let him get to me, and my husband doesn't say anything to be honest, he doesn't have a backbone when it comes to his dad. Kimberly just stay away and go when neccessary and when he says something degrading, put him in his place. Sometimes you have to step up to the plate to get respect... Good luck!

[Brooke]

I would just put the jerk in his place. If he thinks he can talk to you like that he will...and your kids are going to grow up hearing it!!!! Think of a few really hurtful things that are true to use as come backs in advance, and when he insults you... let it rip!!! He mght think twice if you have anything you can say that hurts!!!!
I know this is not a christian attitude, but it is something that does work fairly well when you have the guts to use it!!!!
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