I know I have read posts on here before about people thinking of going into counseling because of their inlaws, I was wondering, checking up so to say, if anyone actually has gone into therapy because of their in laws? And if you have, is that the only reason you felt the need to start therapy or were there other, underlying issues and that was just the last straw?  Lately I've been feeling like it might be a good idea, just to have someone to rant to because I feel bad always complaining about them to people that I'm close to.  Other then that I am very content, so I was just wondering...

I have not actually started therapy yet, but I have been thinking about it alot lately. My MIL and BIL have been awful since the wedding is getting close. I really want fh to come to because he is very stressed by her behavior. If I decide to go to therapy, it's because of them. Everything else in my life is fabulous. I did start going to church four months ago to try to find some inner peace, and it has been helping, but lately it isn't always enough.

Thank you..I am sick of people telling me I have post partum. I do not have post partum, I have pain in the asses as in laws! I am doing great as well, my MIL and one of the SIL do everything in their power to make sure my daughter isnt included and to try to sabatage us, and it makes me feel horrible! For the most part my DH completely agrees and supports me, which is great, I know not every couple is like that, but sometimes it bothers me that he thinks our DD is mistreated just because she 'is too young to have fun with the grandparents'.  I want the problems so badly to be my fault, I know this sounds weird, but if everything was my fault then there would be something I could do to correct it so that my daughter was treated better by the family.  However I do know that it isnt my fault and I want so badly for there to be someone out there to tell me what I can do to fix things.

I never joined therapy because of my inlaws and I haven't been in therapy for awhile. But when I was I talked about them just because they are my biggest issue. Everything else I can fix or make better them there are no solutions and you need someone to tell you its not you its them. Someone who can give better insight or just someone to vent to. I'll be going again soon and mostly because of them!

I have not had therapy (my insurance doesn't cover it currently and my old insurance only covered 4 visits which I am sure wouldn't have begin to cover all the issues before the 4 visits ended).  I have however asked my regular doctor, in the past, to put me on antidepressant medicine, to deal with stress.  It helped some.  I am not on anything right now, but have been debating about getting on something again.  A good friend who will listen to you for free, probably coudl give you better advice.  Unless your insurance covers therapy sessions.  Then take advantage of the service.

no i have not gone to therapy nor do i plan to this site is therapy enough for me. just to know that MIL (and other inlaw) mistreatments are not in my head that it accually is a problem that many other women go through puts my mind at ease

YES! I have been seeing a therapist for the last three months and it has helped so, so much. It has really given me a new and better perspective of the whole problem, and it has helped me be stronger and more assertive about the things that are important to me and my DH. We are now working together to set better boundaries with MIL. Therapy has helped so much I can't even tell you! I still can't stand her but now I feel that I have more control of the situation. If you can afford it, guys, do it!

Go to therapy because our mil's are the crazy ones?  Oooo no!  My mil is bi-polar without taking meds.  If I don't want to talk to her, I don't call her, then she'll call maybe once a week and I cut it short. I've only been re-married for the past few years and she's soo jealous of me she's called my husband at work and told him I'm a f-- ho.   He took her side!, but he's bi-polar too and finally on his medications recently, so hopefully it will change.  She tried to find women for him, dyed her hair blonde to look like me and then said she was gonna buy blue eye contact lenses because I have blue eyes. Talks about her private parts in front of me and my husband, and blames everyone else but herself for my husband's tortured childhood which in reality was mostly her fault.  So I didn't talk to her for a few months, then I decided I would call her, make peace and she was okay, but the comments NEVER stop and I ignore her.  I've told her off many times but sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  If only my husband would tell her to "go somewhere" and stick up for me things would be better.  Now what?

My FH and I went to thearpy a couple weeks ago, we go back tonight and I can't wait.

Sitting telling her about what was going on was amazing. She was able to give views and she made me feel justified. She said I had a right to be upset. She warned us that this will take like 5 years to fix. She gave us coping strategies.

Do it. Go. If you don't go with your inlaws at least go with your guy, it will help you 2 deal with it.

Honestly the best move I've made!