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I like the porridge idea!
Larry, if she makes a snide comment or complaint:-
blame it on the internet (meaning us) for helping you out of a "_____" situation. Fill in the blank with which ever word best describes your feelings.
I waas actually thinking you guys were getting me in trouble.
And its not 'IF' she makes a snide comment or complaint, its 'WHEN' she makes it. Sometimes its not what she says, but 'the look' she makes.
Many years ago, when I bought my first house, she was asking us to describe it some of the decoration or furnishings. And as I was describing it, I saw 'the look'. as if she didn't approve. I called her on it then trough her out.
She's the type who thinks her way is the right way and the only way. She is also one of those people who always have to have the 'In' thing or style. She once traded in her car to get a new one, cause having a white car (which she had) was out and having gray one (which she got) was in.
Another time, when she visited our new house for the first time, we gave her a tour, and when we finally got to the kitchen she said " Now this room I like", which to me, is saying that she didnt like anything else. Honestly, I bought the house for me, my wife and kids to like. I couldn't giver a crap on her thoughts or opinions ( even though she feels the need to give her unwelcome opinions all the time). I dont remember If I through her out that time too, or just called her on it and made her cry (or both
).
I could go on and on with stories and examples of the type of person she is, but I think you guys got the point. If she wants to spend her life comparing it to someone else and being miserable, thats fine with me. I choose the simpler life being positive, happy and living it for myself, not by the approval of others.