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Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by DoTheNeedful: 8:19am On Mar 03, 2018
amakadihot87:
...........u mean lead people to d right path?........ok because of you ill change it
Right path with that arse? grin
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by metroid(m): 8:20am On Mar 03, 2018
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked


I wish you could say the nasty things your wife did; that way my advice will be well-informed.

But the problem here is a strong bond between your wife and her mother.
Your mom has an unfathomable influence over your wife.
It's so strong that she will confide in her mom and plan with her without your knowledge. This could be detrimental to you and your position as head of the family.

But there's a solution.
Seduce your mother in-law, make her fall in love with you. Ravish her, make her feel like the only woman in the world, make her yearn for you.
Most importantly, try and bed her.

Consider this a dirty task you must do to recover your manhood.
That way her loyalty will change, she will see her daughter as a competitor and not an ally.

She will also know she has an unsavoury secret with you and will be more om your side than against you.

That way she would have lost complete influence over your wife.
Good luck with this.

Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by Adefemiaderoju1: 8:31am On Mar 03, 2018
Bro, I will only advise you that you should go with whatever decision that is right for yourself, you are a man and must always make decisions like a man.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by Purehuman(m): 8:44am On Mar 03, 2018
Droyal:
Oh reallly grin

What won't I read on nairaland.

So his MIL needs to take his permission/ inform him before visiting his own bereaved mother shocked shocked . Is his MIL his wife? I thought marriage brings two families together.

If he's feeling undermined or uneasy that his mother inlaw visited his mum without informing him then the OP has a problem.

I felt the op was petty when I read his initial post, reading his later posts where he said he should be the one the MIL should start commiserating with him not his mother confirmed my suspicion.

Someone that can make an issue out of this will make issues out of other things and call them 'nasty things'.
It is not a permission madam, it's information. The person that died is the husband's family member too. All these young ladies without knowledge of culture. So the person that died is only related to the husband's mother but not related to the husband?

She should have console with the man and highlight it that I will go see your mum to see how she is fairing.

Please go to your people who know culture and tell them this and see their reply.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by amakadihot87(f): 8:50am On Mar 03, 2018
DoTheNeedful:
Right path with that arse? grin
...........lol.......y d pm
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by DoTheNeedful: 8:58am On Mar 03, 2018
amakadihot87:
...........lol.......y d pm
lol...you sha want to expose me to the world grin let the private be private and let the public issues remain public grin grin
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by amakadihot87(f): 9:08am On Mar 03, 2018
DoTheNeedful:
lol...you sha want to expose me to the world grin let the private be private and let the public issues remain public grin grin
...........yes sir
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by Nobody: 11:31am On Mar 03, 2018
Pipedreams:
I was in ur shoes before I decided to owe my spirit peace and let her go. Unhappiness can kill.
Same here, it is disheartening when you try to be a gentleman and apply wisdom to certain things yet it isn't appreciated and at the tail end they call you weak
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by Nobody: 1:49pm On Mar 03, 2018
GreenBoss:
Same here, it is disheartening when you try to be a gentleman and apply wisdom to certain things yet it isn't appreciated and at the tail end they call you weak
Did u split with your wife. Greenboss
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by KevinDein: 4:17pm On Mar 03, 2018
Owamudia:
Nairalanders are just too strong headed.

Stop quoting nwaamaipe or liking his posts, they won't hear.

Let's do this and see him disappear like the nonentity he is.

Pleeeeaasse
I'm beginning to suspect that that Nwaamaipkkke has several other monikers that he uses to like his own comment.
His comments are just too dumb and senseless for any sane human to like.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 8:47pm On Mar 03, 2018
udemzy101:
That one is not the real koko, read his post again.
God bless you my bother
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 8:48pm On Mar 03, 2018
heendrix:
forget about taking a decisive action bro your lost man and any decision to be strong n "Like" a man now would just make you look foolish to yourself coz where do you wana start from? #peace o
hmmmmm
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op):
chioma134:
I'm struggling to see the wrong the mother-in-law and daughter did. Op, you being petty is an understatement. Grow up.
But people that understood are responding appropriately. But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 11:03pm On Mar 03, 2018
Biggers82:
I. just wasted my time reading the trash you just wrote
pls how old are you ?
because you are a disgrace to men you just wrote a baseless and brainless write ups u need to be crucified by your Mother in law and your wife Ewu
grin grin
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:09am On Mar 04, 2018
musa7m:
both of you attend the same church
No, we have stopped going to same church. Another can of worms. She had an issue with a male member of her church, who was accusing her of being too close to another male member, somehow I got hear of it through a third, party, I asked her what happened, she refused and grew angry, and I told her if she must tell me or else she stop the church. My bro, that was her stopped the church for the past one year now. Just like that, funny right ?
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:18am On Mar 04, 2018
jaxxy:
Why is it that ur wife always threatened u with divorce I don't get it.

1. Is there still any love between u 2? If not u shud ask why? Wat kind of relationship do both of u have? Cat and mouse? Tom and Jerry?

2. Women shud respect their husbands. If she is rude was that how she was wen u dated and got married? If No wat happened along the line. Correct it and stand u ground when necessary.

3. Try to talk with ur wife and understand her 1st b4 u correct her. It takes 2 to tango. If she's sensible she will reason. If not go back to 2.

4. Do not let major issues slide. Deal with it either wen fresh and wen settled abit bt u must address it accordingly. U don't hv to address every issue cos dat wud be nagging.

5. Work on ur relationship with ur wife personally. Her mothers influence is as a result of ur poor relationship with ur wife I think. Unless she's been this way and u still chose to marry her.
All the points you raised are vital, but germane.

For question 1, I still love her, but I do not if she feels sam way, for 2, she has always been almost, but mu folly was believing she will change after marriage according to the marriage councellors in church. when I try to raise up those issues, I was told that if I am not ready to overlook those rudeness and go ahead with the wedding, it means I am not a true believer and I am not ready for marriage. Looking back , how folly I was. For 3 I have talked, I have suggested councelling, I have cried, I have pointed to what will happen to the children if the marriage is brocken, but she simply do not care. For 4, same as 3. and 5
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:25am On Mar 04, 2018
Voltz1987:
Guy stand your ground ...there is always a way out of every Kleg matter...some women require very tough sanctions to fall in line....

Never engage her in an anguement except its for sport, if in the process of tryn to communicate she enters ranting mode..take yourself far away from that toxic behaviour and go have fun with your guys....come home late(9pm) , and when you do locate guest room for your peaceful sleep .

2.avoid topics that involves her mum cos most women will never take sides wif ya against their folks even when the folks Bleep up and its glaring. If it were me I would put a call across or waited to see the MIL to ask in the most polite manner about her trip to the member of my familys house she visited ..and after she has enjoyed narrating to me like person wen come from jand then u go tell am not to visit without informing you next time, even if she turns it into an argeuement stand there and not argue and when she done tryn to justify her actions and u get a chance to speak,reiterate you last stament of her not repeating her saction ,all this wif a very calm voice and walk away till u fade out of sight...if she calls any body to report at that point she wil be blamed.

For wify..cut all the treat wen u dey arrange am before if she ask tell her things have changed since she decided to maintain her behavour without improvement...and if she dey threaten you wif divorce...try surprise her wif live document make she sign
Thanks for your understanding , some people here in nairaland can not comprehend what I am trying to explain, some are saying there is nothing wrong for her to visit my family in time like this, but they have not seen the part were I said she has been avoiding my for over year now, and that she said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is were the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it. grin grin grin grin, I have tried that before, I even came home 2am she does not just care. She is very strong hearted. I am seriously thing of 2 above, that will be after the burial.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:34am On Mar 04, 2018
gabicon:
Your mother in law is an adult I don't think she needs your permission to visit your family or go to any family event.

secondly, stop making are more relevant than she is in your home, its a recipe for disaster.
You missed the point, on a good day, there is no problem at all. I said she has been avoiding my for over year now, because she was caught red handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infedelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining . She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is were the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:36am On Mar 04, 2018
uckennety:
Oga did i just read your wife threatened you with divorce pls bear with me for asking am having eye problem

If that's the true!

Oga pls divorce that daughter of jezebel systematically

Like taking your kids from her and leave her to do as she pleases
If she or her tricky mum calls you tell her that your done with the marriage

Hope no court marriage is involved see ooooooo!

Man will turn to woman in his house

Come no vex

Is it you that paid the bride price?

Next time you hear that shìt pls slap it outta her mouth
grin grin grin grin After the slap, wait for the Norwegian police to come with a trailer load of police men, you dare not even insult your wife. If you slap her, like 6 policemen will be there with you.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:38am On Mar 04, 2018
tradepunter:
You're spot on this is why guys should always be at a level of financial strength before getting married. Once you attain the women meant to be will come. I escaped getting married I saw I wasn't in strong position of financial strength. I also realized my fiance mum depends on her completely for financial support, that to me was a red flag because by proxy she will know our finances.. It got me wondering why would my potential mother in-law be heavily dependent on my future wife to be?? I am not Saying its bad but common sense will tell you.
I am financially okay, in short very okay.I should not be saying this, but by Gods grace, I have given every major material things, house a car, etc
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:40am On Mar 04, 2018
ipobarecriminals:
problem share nah problem solve
Some of this things and soluion and even comments on nairaland help you keep your sanity, some even make you laugh in times of deep stress like this. Some on advice me to sleep with my mother in law. funny grin grin grin
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:46am On Mar 04, 2018
grandstar:
Truth is, you intimidate them subconsciously hence they want to put you down and tell you that you can't control or dictate to them. This is common with weak people.

First and foremost, don't go down to their level and prove you're no pushover. Or are you a weak person too? Rise above it.

Since they are insecure, try and help them feel secure. One way is to encourage both your mother in law and your wife is to join a charity organisation (Acts 20:35). By doing so, their self esteem may rise and make them more secure.

Also, win them over with lots of love. Buy gifts for your wife regularly. It might even be fast-food when back from work.

Once in a while, or even once or twice a week, eat out. Help her in the kitchen regularly. Don't forget you're both one. If you make her really happy, she'll feel horribly guilty hurting you.

By a treadmill, and exercise regularly with your wife. Try and do things with her.

About your mum in law, try and win her over. You intimidate her and she's terrified loosing her daughter to you.

You will have to bring yourself down to achieve that. Anytime she wants to instigate you, don't become angry. Rather, turn the other cheek. and say, 'what did I do this time, no vex ". Or whatever you want to do, feel free. Weak people want to feel powerful over others. The typical bully belong to this spectrum. When you now hail them, this strokes their ego, and they become your friend. At times, just buying N100 paraga can can make you their buddy and are ready to kiss your feet.

Most importantly is the Bible. It never fails!
Apply Bible counsel in your marriage especially those found in Ephesians and watch how things will change for the better. It is vital that both of you apply Bible counsel but even if only one of you does, the difference will be clear.

I am a Jehovah's witnesses. Ask any Witness for the book, "Secret of family success". It is a masterpiece.

Or visit www.jw.org and go to our publications.

Wishing you the best
Words of wisdom. Thanks. But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:47am On Mar 04, 2018
Unik3030:
that was the greatest mistake of all time, there's one thing I learn about life. don't say yes to others n say no to your self, at d long run u might not forgive yourself for doing that. where are the pastors now to save u? am sure if u report to them twice a month n u go there d ffg month then will definitely tell u, u are not mature or u lack tolerance. my brother believe me we live in the choices we make n anything u do an for your head.pastors have always been d root of majority of marriage crisis since time immemorial. the only advice I have for u now is, sit down, think without reasoning of anybody influence because only u will face the consequences. think of a way out of this mess n take a direct action. am not saying u should divorce your wife but maybe send her back to her mom for like few months, let her spend minimum of 2 months am 100% sure they must have issues b4 d 2 months lapse n then she will come back begging so from there try n split them for u to have peace or better still inform your parents too cos the mother in law n wife can join forces n make u regret your life
we are in Oslo, Norway
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:48am On Mar 04, 2018
franchasng:
Op (@kapelvej), between you and your wife, who earns morehuh

From your write up, your wife seems to earn more than you; if you are the sole breadwinner of the family or you earn good enough, a Nigerian mother-in-law will never undermine you, they undermine their daughter's husband only when the man is not doing well financially. If that's your case, work harder and pray....and please threaten her with divorce and in fact be ready to execute it and in fact again, issue her a divorce letter tomorrow if you are the breadwinner and your wife is still undermining you. angry angry

But if your wife is the breadwinner, pls calm down and work on your financial growth because that could be her own way of protesting your not contributing enough to the family welfare.
grin grin grin she is not, at all.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:49am On Mar 04, 2018
Lexusgs430:
What nasty thing did your wife do? Is she sorry about the nasty thing? Have you fully forgiven the nasty deed(s)?
Do you have any kids together?
But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:49am On Mar 04, 2018
freeze001:
Kapelvej

No spouse should threaten the other with divorce unless they mean it and in that case they should follow through with action. Marriage is not dating where u make up and break up at will or where one can just up and leave. It is a conscious choice u make everyday to love ur partner and put him or her first after God and before yourself. Tell her not to ever threaten u with divorce again unless she means it.

You MIL visiting ur Ma due to a bereavement has done no wrong. Clearly had or have issues with her existing before this visit. I think u should see her as your mother, seek her out n have a meeting with her. Gently and respectfully tell her whatever issues u have and get them resolved. Subsequently call ur wife and let her know ur intimate issues n details as a family are off limits to 3rd parties and she has to learn that. With that, u gradually assert urself and set the healthy boundaries u need between ur nuclear family and in-laws.

Remain cordial and respectful but firm, you'll find there might be no need to cause the trouble u want to.
But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:51am On Mar 04, 2018
MetroBaba1:
Learn How Be Principled. It Saves A lot Bro
VERY CRUCIAL, VERY CRITICAL. FROM EXPERIENCE, BEING PRINCIPLED HELP EVERYTIME AND ALL TIMES, thanks
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:51am On Mar 04, 2018
eyinjuege:
You said she's avoiding you, not your mother.
She went to commiserate with your mum, you shouldn't be angry about that unless you expect her to extend the beef she has with you to your mum.
But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:54am On Mar 04, 2018
Adefemiaderoju1:
Bro, I will only advise you that you should go with whatever decision that is right for yourself, you are a man and must always make decisions like a man.
YOU ARE RIGHT
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:55am On Mar 04, 2018
Purehuman:
It is not a permission madam, it's information. The person that died is the husband's family member too. All these young ladies without knowledge of culture. So the person that died is only related to the husband's mother but not related to the husband?

She should have console with the man and highlight it that I will go see your mum to see how she is fairing.

Please go to your people who know culture and tell them this and see their reply.
Sincerely thanks for understanding, I do not why some people find it difficult to understand what I have writteen. But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by kapelvej(op): 10:57am On Mar 04, 2018
gabicon:
Your mother in law is an adult I don't think she needs your permission to visit your family or go to any family event.

secondly, stop making are more relevant than she is in your home, its a recipe for disaster.
But I believe I have let so many things go, I have forgiven everything that needs to be forgiven, why can't they respect me for that, rather they see it as weakness. On a good day, there should be no problem at all when my MIL visits my parents. I said she has been avoiding my for over a year now, because she was caught red-handed in trying to use her pastor to manipulate me, she actually told her pastor to tell me it does not matter, but the PASTOR simply told her issues of infidelity must not be swept under the carpet. The man was so angry and told me to be careful this was after the man tried to arrange a meeting between all of us. From that same time my MIL, STOPPED attending that church and has been avoiding me. Thank God the man stood his ground.
Also, the reason for going without telling me amounts to undermining. She said she did not tell me because I will not allow her... This is where the problem lies. why do it when you know I will not allow it.
Re: My Mother-In-Law And My Wife Undermine Me by ipobarecriminals: 10:58am On Mar 04, 2018
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kapelvej:
Some of this things and soluion and even comments on nairaland help you keep your sanity, some even make you laugh in times of deep stress like this. Some on advice me to sleep with my mother in law. funny grin grin grin
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kapelvej:
Some of this things and soluion and even comments on nairaland help you keep your sanity, some even make you laugh in times of deep stress like this. Some on advice me to sleep with my mother in law. funny grin grin grin
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