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Moody son-in-law

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Tangerine Tue 02-Apr-19 20:14:00

Try hard to ignore it. If you think he likes the fact that it upsets you, don't give him that satisfaction.

I hope he's otherwise good to your DD.

Esther1 Tue 02-Apr-19 18:47:57

I do feel for anyone who has to suffer somebody else’s moods. Children can learn that moodiness is just not acceptable and effort has to be made - it’s just the way it is, even if it’s tough. But a moody adult!! No! It’s selfish, but having said this, I absolutely don’t know what you can do about it apart from feel annoyed inside.

sassenach512 Tue 02-Apr-19 15:14:51

I don't know what to do about mine either, he makes me feel like I'm intruding when I'm at their house. He never has much to say, although I try to have a conversation with him, it soon peters out.
I never take sides, never interfere in their life, I'm good with the two GC, I just give up trying to engage with him now and let him do his thing.
My daughter admits he's hard work and says he's shy but he has a high grade job so has to deal with people on a daily basis so maybe he just doesn't like me shockconfused

Grannyknot Tue 02-Apr-19 14:22:16

I have one of those in my extended family. I usually say "Are you in one of your moods again?" or, as my Irish neighbour used to say - Are you trowin' a moody? - and that seems to snap him out of it. Amazing.

Cherrytree59 Tue 02-Apr-19 11:46:08

Ignore.

Telling them to cheer up will only make it worse.

Have they always be moody?
If so then it is probably part of their personality.

If it is a recent change in behaviour then could they have worries re job, money etc?
Could depression be a factor?

Sometimes its better to leave the person to come out of their bad mood without any cajoling.

Good luckshamrock

EllanVannin Tue 02-Apr-19 11:45:49

Ignore.

crazyH Tue 02-Apr-19 11:27:26

I have one - it's my older son ?

kittylester Tue 02-Apr-19 11:22:13

Hi 65clare, welcome if you are new!!

MamaCaz Tue 02-Apr-19 11:21:08

I wish I knew. My mum has one of those too, and I am her only daughter!

aggie Tue 02-Apr-19 10:49:35

I have one of those , he is great when in the mood , very helpful , but we know to stay quiet and avoid when he is in a different mood . I am very fond of him

Jalima1108 Tue 02-Apr-19 10:43:51

There's not a lot you can say really

Gonegirl Tue 02-Apr-19 10:42:16

More info needed.

65clare Tue 02-Apr-19 10:38:47

How to react?