You give your mother-in-law a gift that you find out later she already has. How does she react?
Gratefully, she is glad I even thought of her
She smiles then politely mentions that she has one just like it
From the look on her face we can all tell she's disappointed
Rudely, where’s the receipt so she can return it?
Question 2/10
You see that your mother-in-law is calling. What does she want?
Just to chat, it could be about anything
To talk to my significant other
To complain about something
To ask for help with the yard work, for the third weekend in a row
To make sure I am behaving
Question 3/10
You’re hosting a party with friends that your mother-in-law doesn’t approve of, but you invite her anyway. What does she do?
Comes just to support us
Comes, but is rude to my friends
Complains for weeks and doesn’t show up
Makes other plans so she can avoid it
Question 4/10
Your mother-in-law plans a family vacation on the same day as your anniversary. When you explain the situation, she…
Completely understands
Says she understands, but is clearly upset
Offers to reschedule the family vacation
Asks me to reschedule my anniversary plans
Says I'm selfish
Question 5/10
You've been sick for the past week when your mother-in-law decides to come by. Your house is a wreck. What does she do?
Doesn't notice the mess, but doesn't notice I'm sick either
Starts cleaning for me
Drops off some homemade soup
Shakes her head and tells me to get to work
Question 6/10
When asked about their mother, your significant other would say:
She has a heart of gold
She means well, but it doesn't always come off that way
She's not to be trusted
Question 7/10
You're out to dinner with your mother-in-law and she...
Respects me for paying my own bill
Doesn't pay for my meal but pays for everyone else
Pays for my meal but expects something in return
Pays for my meal simply out of kindness
Question 8/10
You've had a rough few weeks when your mother in-law walks in on you feeling emotional. She...
Is a perfect shoulder to cry on
Pretends like she didn't see me
Asks me what's wrong, so she can gossip about me later
Tells me to quit crying, it makes me look ugly
Question 9/10
You feel that you've had a great conversation with your mother-in-law but later discover that you said something that offended her. How often does this happen?
Not often, if I upset her, she tells me and we work it out
Never, she isn't easily offended
Quite a bit around the holidays
Every time we talk
Question 10/10
When it comes to acting her age, your mother-in-law is like a...
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