| I know it's been more than a week and I haven't called. I have no idea what I will say to you if you call me. I suppose you want me to apologize for telling you that I don't want to hear any more of your complaining and badmouthing my mother-in-law, the woman who has been another mom to me for the last 36 years. Yes, it bothers me when you say things like,"K only thinks of me as a chauffeur," or "The problem with K is that she only wants to go to the most expensive places for lunch and she knows I can't afford it," and you expect me to agree, and maybe even add some complaint of my own. But it's not true! I'm sorry that my defending her irritates you. I'm sorry that the fact that everyone enjoys her company bothers you so much that you have to tear her down with comments like, "She just won't stop talking! She's always dominating the conversation and I can't even say two words to the kids." It's all in your head, mom. And it's completely untrue that "I never take your side." I'm perfectly happy to do that when there's an injustice, but in this case, you're just trying to stir up bad feelings. I don't want to hear it anymore, and I'm sorry that telling you that made you angry to the point where we haven't spoken for a week.
But, on the other hand, it's been a very peaceful week. |