Question from friend
My friend:- How do I handle a tough mother-in-law who interrogates me a lot? She even asks how much we pay for dinner when we eat out. Can you give me some tips? Me:- Okay, here's an idea. When your mother-in-law asks questions that are none of her business, you might try this. For example, when your mother-in-law asks about how much you paid for dinner, you could ask her, "What do you think is a reasonable amount?" She will be a little stunned because she is expecting you to give her a requested answer. Keep pressuring her for an answer and when she finally gives one, tell her, "Yes, it was about that amount." Keep trying to make her questions into questions about how she feels or what she thinks. For example, she might say, "You look tired. What time do you go to bed at night?" Pause and then ask, "What do you think is a reasonable time?" If she says 8 or whatever, again you reply, "Yes, it was about that time." She may not get ...