How to deal with bragging parents !

Hi flysauc,

when she talks about her son u also start praising ur daughter like she is a quick learner and she is good at something blah blah ..... don't give chance to her to tell about her son just go on telling about ur daughter .... don't be rude just reduce answering her calls if at all she asks about the calls tell that u didn't see her call or i am busy with some work like that .... dont avoid completely just reduce talking to her .

 

Hello Flysauc..At times we have to forget about what the other person might think. You don't have to be rude but use some polite words and try to convey the message clear that you won't entertain such talks.
Example:

1. I want to join with you for the workouts..sorry your talks are making me stressed citing the incident---- I believe if you could rather not make a mention of it every time.
2. Simply blame on your DH ..he doesn't like me going about out this way..:rant
3. Avoid her sticking to you change your workout time/place..shop at different time. Say becos of XYZ reason had to change the time for workout / have some other plans and might shop later.

Try 1. .if you feel its bit harsh. Move on to 2 or 3.

Good Luck to stop the leech sticking & sucking your brains.:hide:

 

ohh i thought that if u do as i said then she will come to know what she is doing but now i think it will not work out. Then as nimbu said u can follow her 2nd point to avoid her.

 

Why don't u take an example of an imaginary woman, and explain how stupid u feel of her.. Tell whatever you want by playing that you are talking about this imaginary woman.

You can't have the cake and eat it too. If you are Stressed do something, nothing will happen on it's on, Stand up and be a role model for your daughter, that u won't be a silent receiver of this and not do anything about it.

 

she sounds like one of those insecure, immature people who need to boast to boost an underlying lack of belief in their own self worth. total waste of mindspace to hang out with them. best thing is to stop all contact with her or keep it to a minimum. change gym and shopping time, tell her you are busy whenever she tries to include herself. get busy with a phone call when she starts on her monologues. make new friends!

 

life is too short to put up with such people. just be silent when she goes on her rant , avoid her at all costs..if she is affecting your mental state of mind you should have some respect for yourself and keep away from her..always give priority to yourself first

 

Well, that must be such an unpleasant experience; you could try to change your routine and act busy whenever she approaches you.

If she fails to take a hint, then I am afraid you'll have to blank her...and make new friends.