Most Christians of that ilk also have the belief that it’s their duty to call out sin, and to try and “save” their neighbor. That’s why they do it. It’s not a “gotcha” question.

Uh, no. There’s for serious no reason for her to give this piece of trash a platform.

My org has an office in Texas, full of the most lovely, liberal people you could imagine. I know that they are not regular Texans, though, and they know it, too. They’re fighting all that Texas is.

What she actually wants is you to just take whatever abuse she hurls at you. Trust me on this.

Yep. And if MIL is that crazy and selfish, she’ll find a way to humiliate you and ruin your day. I had to elope to avoid my borderline mom throwing a bomb into my wedding, as she had done with my graduations, dance recitals, and any other activity.

I’m guessing that you don’t have any toxic, mentally ill, or personality disordered family members. If you did, you would know that the only way you can ever win with these people is by not engaging.

MIL won’t be able to keep it together for an event that isn’t all about her, though. Is it really worth the risk of her destroying their wedding?

My mother is also really mentally ill, terrible, and difficult. I have endless sympathy for you. Your fiance has had a lifetime to get used to having a beast as a mother. It’s new for you.

Speaking as a former child exposed to a lot of terrible things ... I wish that my non-crap parent stood up for my rights and protected me. You did the right thing by your daughter.

Any recs for good websites with rice cooker recipes?

Ugh. My MIL had a really hard time with us not spending every holiday with her and her parents, including NYE, but I will never, ever regret breaking that tradition. She gunned for an invite to our party for a few years and we never took the bait.

Ugh that really sucks. Have you been there through Christmas/Hanukkah as well?

Many Christian sects oppose defacing the bible. I remember getting so much shit because I accidentally damaged mine.

He’s probably gay.

Not necessarily true. I am a proud atheist, and I know that book better than most Christians.

They really don’t, though.

Eh, on the flip side, though, the settlement you would receive could pay for your daughter’s college education.

She sounds like the goddamn worst. N’Sync isn’t ironically enjoyable, it’s a goddamn delight.

I don’t think it could work. The Gosselins tried it.

Uh, actually, Melania signed up for whatever Trump wanted to do with her, so yeah, not cutting her any slack.