I'm a new parent, and my mother-in-law constantly gives unsolicited and often outdated parenting advice, undermining my confidence and creating tension with my spouse, who defends her; do I confront her directly, creating a family rift, or endure it for peace, at the cost of my mental well-being?

Radivoje Drljača

Radivoje Drljača

Confront directly17 votes (26%)
Talk to spouse14 votes (21%)
Nod, then ignore18 votes (27%)
Limit their visits17 votes (26%)

66 votes total • Created 1/19/2026

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I'm a new parent, and my mother-in-law constantly gives unsolicited and often outdated parenting advice, undermining my confidence and creating tension with my spouse, who defends her; do I confront her directly, creating a family rift, or endure it for peace, at the cost of my mental well-being? | asQkme