My sister in law is the most nauseating person I have ever met in my entire existence. A little background on her:

She’s a high powered attorney for a giant company and the sole bread winner of her family. Her husband (my husband’s brother) is also an attorney but non practicing. He’s a stay at home dad to their 5 yr old girl)

They’re relationship has been a little rocky for the past few year. In fact they don’t even wear their wedding bands. I’ve seen very little displays of affection between them which is the opposite of me and my husband. We love each other crazily. I’m always hanging onto him; he strokes my hair and gives me kisses, etc.

Ever since I’ve stepped into the picture not too long ago, I feel that she’s taken me as a threat within the family nucleus.

She and her daughter whom she obsessively coddles and protects, is no longer the focus of attention. My parent in laws have taken an interest in me and my plans to start a family with their son. I like to add that I am also fairly young (28) and already have become pregnant with my first child very quickly. She had tremendous issues trying to conceive as she is an older woman (42). I feel terrible in that sense for her. It must have been emotionally difficult so I sympathize. All I want is to get along with her but she has made it difficult by being super standoffish and passively condescending to me. Unfortunately This woman’s airs of superiority also doesn’t help getting me to like her. I hate hearing about her “English father.” And how her daughter has English blood.

Ok? And? This means??? Lol

I also hate hearing about her gluten free holistic lifestyle she adheres to. My poor mother in law has to cater to her special dietary needs by cooking gluten free pasta on Sunday’s. This isn’t because she has a health condition.

Never has she once contributed in paying for any dinner bill when the entire family goes out. Instead my father in law always pays. I freaking hate how The family excuses her behavior. It’s like they turn a blind eye. Being around her makes me sooo uncomfortable. She’s got this heavy oppressing vibe to her. Ugh

Thank god I only see her on special occasions and sundays.

How can I keep the peace here?

I’m so tired of ignoring her bad behavior and comments. I seriously want to punch this woman in the face.

So far the tactic I have been using since my attempts of being friendly were more or less rejected is just staying out of her way. I sit away from her. I avoid her. And talk minimally to her. I would rather not stress out with this garbage.