This was another tiring weekend with my Mom. I don't think a lot of tihngs went her way. When ever this happens she pulls out all the stops to manipulate us. At least that is how I see it. Here is the order.

1. Guilt: Usually along the lines of "I thought that you would want to spend time with your family", or "this is one of the last times we will all be together"


2. This upsets me so much I can't talk about it: At this point my mother refuses to talk about it and changes the subject because it is just not up for discussion


3. Walk Away: Oh, you have gone to far, now Mom is so upset she can't guilt you or change the subject. Instead she leaves to sulk for a while only to try to manipulate you again in an hour or so.

Is your mother anything like mine?