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SusanB-dil

It sounds like you are doing fine.

We usually let MIL take the lead. If we wish to start a conversation, I will often start with a simple question to her, like "Are you having a good day?" We have gotten all kinds of answers. From there, we try to just go with the flow.

same here about just being agreeable.

mabelgirl

I pretty much do the same thing, let mom guide the topics. I try hard not be contrary even though some of what she says is really out there. I also interject happenings in the family. She sometimes picks up on that and will ask about it several times more like she’s trying hard to crasp what I said.

Mama’sGirl

I usually let my love on just talk. Although I must admit the negativity is really a downer.

mrsabaldwin

I try to steer my mom to pleasant things such as her wedding day or I will say things like can you believe how lucky Dad was when the lottery first started? Practically every scratch off was a winner,