14 Undeniable Signs of a Narcissistic Mother-in-Law

[Manuel Tavares]

14 Undeniable Signs of a Narcissistic Mother-in-Law 

Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)

https://www.learning-mind.com/

Posted April 10, 2022

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“Take my mother-in-law. No, please take her.”

It’s jokes like these that give mother-in-laws a bad name. If you are lucky, you will have a good relationship with your in-laws. However, some of you may feel that it doesn’t matter what you do, or how hard you try, you are always in the wrong.

It’s natural for parents to want the best for their children, and that includes choosing the right partner. But if your partner’s mother is constantly interfering in your family life, or keeps telling you that nothing you do is good enough, she might be a narcissistic mother-in-law.

So how do you distinguish between an overbearing and a narcissistic mother-in-law?

14 signs of a narcissistic mother-in-law

1. She has no boundaries

Does she have a habit of popping around whenever it suits her? Or perhaps she inserts herself into private conversations? It doesn’t matter whether it’s physical or psychological, she is always in your space, invited or not.

2. She uses your children when it suits her

Narcissists like to be the centre of attention, and they’ll use any means necessary to get it. This includes their grandchildren. Watch out for unnecessary or over-excessive praise towards your kids.

3. She doesn’t want to help

However, suddenly, she is not available if you ask her to babysit or help with her grandchildren. There’s no reward for her if she babysits because no one will know about it. She wants instant recognition or gratification...>>>https://rayviolet.blogspot.com/2022/04/14-undeniable-signs-of-narci...