Some might criticize me, but I had to do it. Ever since we got married, my mother-in-law has been coming over for lunch every day. She lives in an apartment just across the street from us. At exactly 3 o’clock each day, she shows up at our door. My husband is pleased that his mom isn’t eating alone, but for me, it’s a different story.
The problem is, she always informs me the day before, leaving me dreading the next day. When my husband is away at his seminar, I’m left alone to deal with her unexpected visits.
One day, as usual, she arrived at 3 o’clock and rang the doorbell. I chose not to answer, hoping she would leave. She persisted for 15 minutes, then finally went back home.
When my husband called and asked why I wasn’t home, I fibbed, saying I was sick and it would be better if his mom didn’t come over. I pretended to be unwell for the next 7 days, just to avoid her visits. If only I had known beforehand!