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My mother-in-law was saddled with the names of Edna Maud Doris. I always used to call her Eddie or Eddie Baby (from an old Monty Python sketch). I didn't call her mum, because that's what I call my mum. I didn't call her Marna, which was my son's name for her when he started to talk. My husband calls my mum Ruth, which sounded very daring when I first heard it, but its very comfy now! nell

I call my in-laws by their first names as I knew them before I knew my husband!!! That probably sounds a bit weird but I actually worked with my mother in law for about three years before meeting her son. I had been going out with someone else, we split up and M-i-L invited me round for the evening to cheer me up. Dave popped in to see his parents, we got chatting and the rest as they say is history!!! However like Gwynne's hubby I do tend to call them Nan and Granddad when the kids are about. Just do whatever you feel comfortable with.

Hi, I always called my M i L by her first name but my husband was never sure what to call my parents. The arrival of our son sorted it out, he began to call them Nan and Grandad which suited everyone. My son's partner calls us by our names which I'm very happy with. Gwynne

I always called my in-laws Mum and Dad right from the off - but I can understand where you are coming from. If it doesn't feel natural -it just wouldn't work would it? Call her 'Ma + surname' - she'll soon get fed up with it! lol Magsxx

Thanks Caz mi duck!! I really think that she would take offence if i told her politely that she wasnt my mum, and only mum could have that title, cos she always tutts very loudly when i used her real name. This has done my head in all flippin day! I think what she meant today was that i HAD to call her MUM!! I am now thinking of avoiding her, i know that wont be possible tho! Karen

I guess no one else has this dilemma then!!! I have been really close to M I L for 25 yrs and cant bring myself to call her 'Mum' Karen

karen,its all about feeling comfortable...as long as you get on with each other,then call her what you will. bryan.

Today was my M.I L's birthday and she said to me..' after all these years, you are allowed to call me Mum!' Now dont get me wrong, i love her to bits and lost my Mum 7 yrs ago, but no one could replace her and i dont feel right calling M I L 'Mum'. I think she is getting a bit upset cos her other D.I L calls hers mum! Confused Karen

Just wondering what your opinions are ...... !