You can also try in a calm moment to say how you feel since your DIL may not even be aware of the impact of her behavior.

How to deal with an ex daughter in law. Lets go over that sentence one more time. The goal is to neutralize the situation and create a more balanced sense of power. If it were me I would try writing a letter to your daughter-in-law.

Gain control by using time. If its the former says Greenberg you either need to cut back on some of your offerings or change your expectations. Try to be open to talking without getting defensive.

If you cannot pick up the phone and deal with issues civilly then it is critical to put everything in writing. You and your ex-husband have one child a daughter who just turned six. Instead try to take an approach that is diplomatic and not critical.

You were both named joint conservators of your daughter in your divorce and your possession schedule allows you to alternate one week on one week off with your daughter. When your daughter-in-law makes selfish or unreasonable demands pushing for an immediate answer may be her way to pressure you into an agreement that you dont want to make. State the problem and then request your preferred solution.

Here are some steps you can take to get you Moving in the right direction. How to Deal. You wait an hour and a half before finally calling your son.

A loving phone call a kind email or even a good cry over a cup of coffee will go a long way toward setting the stage for future relations with your ex daughter- or son-in-law. Once you have done that you are in a place to create a significant change in your daughter-in-law in yourself and in your relationship with her. When you speak to them dont talk about your ex and try your.