My stepson and his wife have been managing my husband's (our) home for 7 years. We moved back in to sell it, and will make sure the "kids" have a little home of their own before we buy a new one for ourselves. My stepson gets extremely defensive anytime we ask him to do something, or correct a minor act on his part. It is very difficult to talk to him. He becomes suspicious of me in one breath, and in the next, tells me how much he loves me and I am a terrific mom. At one point he lost his temper and I thought he would hit me because I asked him to clean the toaster. My husband wants peace at any cost, and will not step in, only to tell me not to say anything to this 43 year old. The wife is very quiet and shy and we never know she is around. How can I survive his ups and downs until we move....? Thanks for any help. Rayofjoy