Does My Mother-in-law Like Me?

1. You have your own sense of fashion. You show up at her house with a new outfit. Your mother-in-law...

Tells you that you look nice.

Asks you if you are wearing a new outfit.

Comments about how your outfit is totally inappropriate.

Tells you that your outfit looks better than the potato sack you usually wear.

2. When you first told her you were engaged, how did she react?

I'm so happy for you both! I knew you were the one.

You two are perfect for each other!

Why? You'll ruin your life.

I'm not coming to the wedding.

3. Your mother-in-law made dinner, however, it's something you really don't like. She notices that you are not eating. What is her most likely reaction?

She thinks you must not be feeling well.

She offers to make you something else to eat.

Tells you that she doesn't run a diner and you should eat what she made.

Tells everyone at the table that you don't like her cooking.

4. While you were planning your wedding, how much help did she offer?

Help? She tried to cancel the church and the reception!

She offered to help in anyway she could.

She made suggestions but deferred to your decisions.

She said she wasn't sure she could make it.

5. The first time you were introduced to her...

She welcomed you and made you feel comfortable.

She looked you over up and down and then left the room.

She was surprised that her child was dating someone.

She offered you something to drink.

6. When you plan to get together for the holidays...

She makes her own plans at the same time as yours.

She RSVP's but never shows up. She claimed she wasn't feeling well.

She offers to do most of the cooking, knowing how hard it can be to host a holiday party.

She offers to run errands for you because she knows you're busy.

7. When she talks to you...

She talks about her child's ex as "the one that got away".

She tells you how wonderful you are.

She tells you that you will always be part of the family.

She's nice enough but she doesn't really take an interest in what you have to say.

8. You look like you've gained a little weight. You're a little insecure about it. What is your mother-in-law's reaction?

You look fabulous.

You're fat.

You're beautiful If you want to lose weight, you will.

Looks like you've put on some weight.

9. You're planning a surprise party for your spouse. Your mother-in-law...

Blows the surprise and tell her child about the party.

Helps arrange to get the cake and decorations.

Isn't sure she can be there.

Offers to bring your spouse to the party.

10. You and your spouse are moving across the country. Your mother-in-law...

Cries. She's going to miss you both.

Blames you for taking her child away from her.

Is sad but she's already making plans to come visit in a few months.

Tells your spouse that you should get a divorce.