I really hate my mother in law. She gets jealous easily. She made such a big fuss and cried when my hubby gave me a gift for wedding anniversary. My hubby is at his wits end. We bring my in laws out regularly and buy things for her occasionally too. How do I tell her to grow up?

You may find this article useful to help in managing your mother-in-law: http://newlyweds.about.com/b/2012/09/07/jealous-mother-in-laws.htm It is definitely an issue that is not easy to handle but needs to be address. Otherwise, your husband will be caught in the middle and this will put unnecessary strain on your relationship. Begin by starting small, foster a civil relationship with your mother-in-law. Try to find a common topic and earn her respect. Show that you are not “stealing” her son from her (not that you are, but she may feel that way) and give them time to go out together. You can join them on some of their outings and sit some out. Try not to let what she does affect you. Her making a big fuss is probably a call for attention. Get her presents for her birthday (one from you, one from your husband and perhaps a shared present) to show her that she is not forgotten and all of you care about her. While it will not be easy forging a relationship with someone who may not be very friendly towards you to begin with, your sincerity will pay off. All the best!