Awkward Tuesday: Monster In Law
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What is the listener’s “monster” problem with her mother‑in‑law?
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A lot of people will tell you the hardest part of being a new parent is the sleepless nights.
Yes.
Or the constant worrying.
Seriously. Or
learning that a blowout no longer means that you're getting your hair done.
It does not. It is not pretty. Not anymore.
One of our listeners says all of those are nothing compared to the headache that she's dealing with. Uh
oh. And
it involves a member of her family making a ridiculous demand. You won't believe what this person is asking for just hours after the mom gave birth.
Whoa.
You're gonna hear it in your brand new awkward Tuesday phone call next.
It's awkward.
It's Tuesday.
It's awkward Tuesday phone call.
This might be a first for our show.
Oh.
In fact, I know it is. Oh, really? To Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning, because we just got a request this morning asking if we could do a phone call from a woman who recently gave birth only two days ago.
Talk to the baby. No, go to sleep. You're delirious. You're delirious. This is not how we should be. What are you doing? Don't call Don't
call a new mom delirious, bro. That's not kind.
I've been a new mom. You are delirious. We don't know
what the situation is. Her name is April. Oh.
Why does the new mother feel pressured to stay at her mother‑in‑law’s house right after birth?
And April, first of all, I'm gonna say congratulations on this incredible moment. Is the baby happy and healthy?
Baby is happy and healthy.
Oh That's really nice to hear.
Good luck. I'm serious. Hey, it it gets better.
That's good. I I will say it is it is a little odd that you're asking for an awkward Tuesday phone call immediately after childbirth.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the listener’s “monster” problem with her mother‑in‑law?
0:00–3:57
2
Why does the new mother feel pressured to stay at her mother‑in‑law’s house right after birth?
3:57–8:16
3
How can a new parent set healthy boundaries with an over‑involved mother‑in‑law?
8:16–12:28
4
What polite phrasing can be used to say “no” to the mother‑in‑law’s request?
12:28–16:17
5
What short‑term compromise (e.g., scheduled visits) helps both sides feel heard?
16:17–19:41
6
How can the couple involve the mother‑in‑law without sacrificing their own space?
19:41–23:10
Speakers
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