Luckily the kids have never and will never see the tension. In fact, my mom has kinda just acted as if because nothing was resolved it will just go away. My mom acts civil, yet very fake to my husband. As does my husband however he lets his anger fester and major resentment consumes him. It's only when we get back home do I hear his utmost hate for my mom. He *****es and complaining how horrible she is. Nothing major has ever happened just words. No betrayals, affairs or anything extraordinary. It's so hard being in the middle. I love them both. I was left by my first husband because he had an affair with my best friend. I think my mom is overly protective this time around. This husband is nothing like my first. I finally found someone who would never leave me and my mom won't accept him. I'm in such pain and sadness.