sometimes we can get on great, but those really are the exceptions and most of the time he goes ou of his way to drive me up the wall. Even my mother admitted that he's not like that with anyone else. I do have a good relationship with my mother though, so 1 out of 2 is better than some people have I guess. I do understand your frustration though. Maybe she thinks differently about things because of her own experiences, perhaps her childhood. Understanding where she's coming from better might help you to bite your tongue when she's driving you nuts!

sleep does help. And don't let your mother mess up your relationship with your MIL - that's one person you don't want to make an enemy of by rejecting her friendship! Just try not to flaunt your friendship with your MIL in your mother's face.

Kerri.