I was disarmed. She agreed with me?
She doesn’t use force. She uses presence . A gentle “Oh, you’re doing it that way?” is enough to make me question every decision I’ve made since college. She bends my will better than yoga bends my spine—slowly, deeply, and with unsettling calm. At this point, I’m pretty sure she could convince me that pineapple belongs on pizza, and I’d nod while crying into my slice. mother in law bends my will better
Don't argue the details of what she says. Instead, focus on the behavior. If she oversteps, use calm, matter-of-fact scripts like, "I'd rather not discuss that topic". I was disarmed
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