It could be your mother-in-law
14x the types you encounter
You choose your friends, you get your family. And you in-laws still remains a dubious thing, because you choose them, but you also get them. I find it complicated. But now we can immediately talk about our mothers-in-law. Because that is indeed the family member that is most at stake.
This list is a realistic representation of the types that exist. They are based on true stories. And I can tell you: I am a blessed person with mine, because I heard about specimens that would make me spontaneously end my relationship.
The I-know-my-son-like-no-other mother-in-law
And you especially do not know her son. Your chicken soup gets flushed down the toilet without hesitation when he is sick, because only her brew helps. You have no idea how he likes his steak, how he prefers to lounge on the couch, or what he thinks or feels. She does.
The mama's boy
‘Let me ask my mother’ is about a girl, but this blockbuster would do just fine for the mama's boy. With a sigh, he texts mom, with a fart, he has to call. It's just that he no longer fits on her lap, otherwise...
The meddler
The color on the wall must not be too this, because that clashes with too much of that. Cleaning is only allowed with the stuff she always has in her cupboard. And you certainly wouldn't go on vacation with her beloved son to such an adventurous place? She meddles in everything.
The she-thinks-you're-spoiled mother-in-law
In her eyes, you are the spoiled princess of your father, of her son, of everyone actually. Her food just doesn't taste good enough, she thinks, because you simply can't get that gigantic mashed potato in your hollow tooth. And she thinks it's nonsense that you get greedy over the new collection from Zara. What we just do understand.
The I-am-so-happy-that-I-finally-have-a-daughter
Ha, that's mine, because she is blessed with two sons. Here you get a specimen as a gift that goes shopping with you, cooks your favorite dish, takes you to the beautician, and immediately puts the wine on the table when you walk into the living room.
The mother-in-law who likes to be directed around
We don't quite know yet if this is good or not, but it can be annoying sometimes. First of all, she does everything for her son, leaving you with the raw potatoes and overflowing laundry basket . But she does it with just as much love for you, and that is kind of sweet. Sort of.
The worst chef on earth
It almost can't be that this type exists, because mine cooks and bastes the tenderloin for hours at Christmas, but if you encounter one, I wish you many restaurants.
The silent judger with a correcting tap
When you walk in, you get a gracious nod and the feeling that she pulls all her hair out before your arrival and departure. Because how could that oompah-pah of a son choose you? She passionately shares correcting taps about the dead flowers on your table and the wrong shade of foundation on your forehead.
The ex-obsessed mother-in-law
She would prefer not to let you in, because she is still in love with her son's ex-girlfriend. Even though he hasn't been with her for a long time.
The conservative type
In the worst case, you may not sleep together under the same roof, because imagine if that leads to cuddling. Also, you hear her telling you to have children and stop working, so you can dip cookies in tea in the afternoon. From this type, you sometimes feel the urge to scream very loudly in a living room full of guests that her son is having sex. With you.
The grandmother-to-be
You are the instrument to provide her with grandchildren. She already cancels the daycare you might have in mind, and every time she has been over, you fish the pill out of the trash again.
It could have been your mother
Sometimes a bit scary, because actually your boyfriend was looking for his mother. But with her, you can find it extraordinarily, and your boyfriend fits perfectly with you and your family. Here you run the risk of her becoming your mother's bestie. How nice, but also strange.
The everything-was-better-back-then mother-in-law
This mother-in-law loves to chat about times when you were completely out of his life and sight. Back then, everything was better, more fun, cozier, and more quaint by definition. In short, your arrival is not yet appreciated. But a reassurance: the longer you hold on, the faster you will become 'back then'.
The two-faced
Last but not least, the absolute worst. This type guarantees explosive arguments with your love. When he is around, she acts sweet, but oh dear if she encounters you alone. We say: just put it on a run.
But of course, they are all really very sweet, and we are glad that they brought her son to earth.
