Here’s how to stay calm, confident, and kind — even when she’s not.1. Talk Honestly With Your PartnerYou and your partner are a team, not two people fighting separate battles. Be honest about how her behavior makes you feel, but avoid blame. Try using phrases like, “I feel disrespected when…” instead of “Your mom always…”Set clear boundaries together — and make sure you both agree on what’s okay and what’s not. 2. Let Go of the FantasyIt’s time to stop hoping she’ll wake up one day and suddenly become warm, supportive, and endlessly kind. She may never change — but your expectations can. When you stop expecting perfection, you stop feeling disappointed. Compassion doesn’t mean approval; it just means you choose peace over frustration.3. Protect Your Energy
