Grandaddy Longlegs,
I understand your concern but I think that DWB pointed out correctly that you have to learn a few new communication skills here. You have to talk in a language that many woman will relate to–you want her to stop the male bashing behavior. You do this by telling her that her behavior hurts–most mothers understand that it is not a good thing to hurt their kids–even grown men. If you “man up” by ignoring her, this adds fuel to the fire and she also has no idea of how she comes across and continues her behavior. True self confidence is the confidence not to care if people talk behind your back about your “manhood.” And really, if your own mother and family do this and use derogatory statements behind your back, then perhaps one does not need to be around them very much.
