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?

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One thing I learned a long time ago is that being a functioning adult is all about drawing and maintaining good boundaries. Decide whether this is your responsibility to take on that your mother in law feels this way. Have you done anything wrong? If the answer is no, best to allow your husband to take the lead in talking to his mother.

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