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Mothers-in-law get a bad rap, but sometimes they deserve it.

Insulted and furious, the womans now banned her from seeing her grandchild until she says shes sorry.

OP barged in on the call after her mother-in-law started guilt-tripping her husband.

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Thats when her mother-in-law suggested she was a dog.

This combination of terrible traits is bolstered by the old womans stubbornness.

But what exactly are the signs of a toxic mother-in-law?

Happy family with a child enjoying time together near a Christmas tree.

And whats the best way for OP to deal with hers, besides going no-contact?

We went looking for answers.

Shegoes on to list a few signs that youre dealing with a toxic mother-in-law.

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In anarticlefor Marriage.com, Anne Duvaux suggests several useful tips for coping with a mother-in-law whos driving you mad.

Based on her mother-in-laws despicable behavior, OP might never see eye to eye with her.

Check out the results:

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