If you really like the boy and you want to be with him then yes you should try Don't let anyone stand in your way of what you want. I had a mother-in-law that was like that and she hated me until I divorced her son. (She wasn't the cause of the divorce he was) I put up with her for 4 years!

I have been thru this 2 times with 2 mother's in law. They have issues with their sons that they take out on their relationships. Both families would do anything to sabotage the relationship and create friction, including downright lying. Since I do not believe in doing underhanded things to "win", I let them go ahead. I am happy to no longer have to deal with these problems. If the boyfriend does not like his Mother's behavior and would stand up for you, you may have a chance. Other than that, I'd say please put "acceptance by family" on your list of what you want in a new relationship.

Depends on your relationship with your boyfriend; If you haven't been seeing each other for very long it is probably worth persevering; If you've been together for -say- 6 months and his mother still dislikes you, then avoid her. Sooner or later he will make a choice one way or the other and the problem will be fixed. I had a similar experience but from the other side of the fence; I am the mother of three boys, and several years ago the 2nd one hooked up with this lady in Brisbane. She had been married twice before and had three kids. She was certainly different...loud and opinionated, secretive, controlling, like she had some sort of agenda... they lived with us for 7 weeks at one stage (her mother had the kids) and eventually moved to Adelaide and got married. I found out later that he'd actually married his drug dealer - no wonder he stuck with her! Anyway, as time dragged on it became obvious that this woman loathed me and I have no idea why. My son couldn't cope and tried to suicide twice, and several times was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Adelaide. Several times he turned up on our doorstep (we live in Gippsland, Victoria) but always went back. I think she hated me because she saw me as a rival in her bid to totally control my son...(hey, not this little black duck - he is one of those people who should have been eaten at birth. He's 37 now and still doing the same crap - drugs, alcohol, been back living with us for two years, lost his license, pregnant girlfriend - holds down a job, but that's all he has going for him). They split up after three years and I have no idea where she is now, but the whole relationship was very odd!

Kill her with kindness. Bring her flowers. She may still not like you but ultimately you will be showing her that you dont give a shit what she thinks of you.