andy & jayne

:scared: Has anyone else suffered the wrath of mother in law or other family members because of your decision to emigrate??

My mother in Law has not spoken to me for nearly 18 months!!

Anyone else in same boat??

Jayne

Bodger

Lucky bugger.

But seriously, this seems to be a very common theme. Do what's right for you, and if they can't accept that, I think they've got some issues.

Carruss

*SNAP*

Do I care, not in the slightest. One of the best things thats ever happened since we got together.

She only lives just over an hours drive away and I cant wait until its a 24 hour flight ! ! !

R.

moneypenny20

[QUOTE=Carruss] ROFL

Hubby's MIL lives 10 mins from us. Roll on Gold Coast. She is 80 in May, We are fervently hoping she thinks she is too old for a trip to Aus. Can't be doing with her for half an hour in my house now let alone four weeks :scared: :scared: .

Briz-chick

My in-laws are still talking to me, but their not exactly raving about our move.

I hate when the topic of australia comes up as I feel so guilty about dragging their 'little boy' away from them!

Bubbles

We told father in law last september and he said "what ever you think son" not been discussed since although trhings are otherwise fine!!

binbird

Could be worse - my in-laws are coming too! :scared:

No , that's not fair - they are actually fantastic and if there is something said that I would rather not hear I just cover my ears! After 12 years of marriage I am immune to it anyway!

(At least we won't have to worry about babysitters when we get to Australia! )

And I am very fortunate that my parents appear to have taken it so well - I would hate them to think that I am choosing my hubby's parents over my own. I am very lucky to have their support.

Binbird

CORKER

It's been about a month since our families were told and they have only mentioned tha "A" (Australia) word once.....well they seem to be coming round a bit....!!!!!
Well as I see it its upto them to get used to the idea...
CORKER

chew

Hubby's MIL

madsad

My mother & father in law blame me for taking her precious son & grandchildren from them,everything was fine between us all,i had no idea they felt this bitter about me.until a few days before we were set to leave, although we knew they were,nt happy about us going to Oz,

I have been labelled as a "pure evil posionous witch" amongst others all infront of my kids (their grandkids) ,their outburst spoilt our last few days left in the UK & neither of them have had the decency to appoligise to this day & still they phone here & chat away as if they have done nothing wrong

Needless to say i have,nt spoken to either of them since & have no intentions of doing so.

Donna.

Hels

Tried to give you Karma, Donna but I gotta spread it first!

Sorry to hear that they put you all through that right before you left. Family can be just so insensitive at times.

I didnt quite get that from my MIL when I took Hubby back to Oz in the lead up. However at the airport she put on a hell of a show!

For 10 years, this woman hardly ever made time for Hubby as she left Hubby and FIL with my SIL about 10 yrs ago now. Then, just as we are heading for the gate in the airport, she starts wailing and throwing herself on the ground sobbing overly loudly.

Hubby was beside himself. Didnt know what to do. The whole way to Oz he was so torn, wondering if he had done the right thing. Up until the airport, he was having no second thoughts. Her actions and selfishness totally confused him and made him feel like perhaps there was a reason to stay. I know that if we did stay in the UK, it would go back to the way it was. He wouldnt see her unless she wanted something from him.

Families can suck!!

Hels

andy & jayne

Hello to all fellow 'In Law' sufferers!!

I have been with Andy for over 12 years now. My own mother has always been a bit useless in the family stakes - babysitting always a chore! But Mother in Law was always very happy to help out, more of a mother to me than my own.

Then came the moment of telling MIL that we intended to emigrate to Australia!! :scared: Oh my God!! All hell let loose! I too was accused of taking her son to the other side of the world along with her grandchildren!! I could have understood a little bit of upsetness as Andy is her only son. But blimey, there is nothing worse than a MIL scorned. Arghhhhh!

Anyway, needless to say MIL & I have not spoken since. And I never intend friendly banter again. Its nice to know that I am not the only one.

Jayne

binbird

Just had to respond again due to all the scary similarities:

I'm married to an 'Andy' (12 years in July) and my Mum has never had the kids to stay for more than a couple of hours and never over night. The in-laws, on the other hand, have had the children countless times, the odd week or fortnight here or there and they have even taken them abroad! What is it with our Mums?!

Binbird

zx10r_aus

Haven't experienced this one yet, but, I'm waiting for the day that the shit hits the fan. My mother inlaw says she just wants her kids to be happy, but, she has this evil look in her eye sometimes. I reckon the leaving day will be an interesting day. I been training my self for the walking stick battering, watched all the karate kid movies so I'm hoping I'll be ready for the fight.
Jim

scrawni

Hah! Mine MIL isn't talking to me because I have move back to the u.k Good init?

Mandy