Carolyn Hax: Mother-in-law now treats her like grandchild’s ‘vessel’

Her mother-in-law now treats her as "the vessel of her grandchild," asking only about the pregnancy instead of work and other things. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Mother-in-law now treats her like grandchild's 'vessel' Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My mother-in-law and I have always had a warm relationship, but since I've become pregnant, I've noticed her talking about me more as the vessel of her grandchild than the person she always treated me as before. It's just little things, but those things nonetheless get under my skin. For example, my husband still gets asked about work; I only get asked about doctors' appointments. Or last night, she asked what we were doing for dinner, and when I said, "Thai food," her response was, "As long as it's what Baby wants." In that instance, I laughed and said, "I'm pretty sure I'm the one who wanted red curry," but is that the best way to deal with the comments if they keep coming? Lighthearted and on the spot? — The Vessel Read Carolyn's Response     Answer this week's reader question Here's your chance to channel your inner Carolyn Hax and respond to a reader question. ADVERTISEMENT   My husband insists the whole family needs to go vegan. Submit your advice to this Carolyn Hax reader question. Read more »     Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Friend's loose lips sink trust in 20-year relationship Read more »   Struggling with anger after a shattering adoption discovery Read more »   You have your motivation for weight loss. Your husband needs to find his own. Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Lean & Fit for expert advice on how to eat right, get lean and stay fit, including curated healthy recipes every Wednesday. Sign up »

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