Episode Where Chris Mother From Real House Wives of Potomac Called Monic a Heffer

Monique Samuels: I Was TOTALLY Unaware of My Mother-In-Law's Side Comments

Apparently, the first time Monique Samuels heard her mother-in-law's sneaky shade was when you did.

April 16, 2017 • 10:05 PM ET

Bravotv.com: Have you always clashed with your mother-in-law?

MS: In the beginning when Chris and I began dating, his mother and I were very close. We would go to the spa together, mall outings, go to church and actually spoke on the phone often. That didn't last long. When Chris and I got more serious in our relationship, Mrs. Samuels began to pull away. She couldn't stand the fact the son she raised was such a good man to another woman. I would think she would be proud of that, especially since I'm always making sure she's okay and has everything she needs. Most men don't think about the importance of phone calls or spending time with your parents, so a lot of the time it's me encouraging him to call and check on his parents. I'll always respect Chris's mother. She birthed and raised the man that I love and for that I love her. How can I truly say I love him and not at least try to show love to her? I'm still a woman, so if she pushes me into a corner, I will "respectfully" push back. At the end of the day, I really believe she just wants attention. If her marriage was in a better place, I don't think she would have so much time to spend worrying about Chris and me.

Bravotv.com:Were you aware of what your mother-in-law was saying at the table before now? What do you think about the comments?

MS: I was TOTALLY unaware of my mother-in-law's side comments at the dinner table! To be honest, I can't say I was surprised. There have been several times that I've heard her speak badly about her other daughter-in-laws so why would I be any different? I was disappointed that a person who claims to be such a devout Christian and Pastor would stoop so low and name call in that manner. A Heifer? WOW! After all, I am the woman your son chose and the mother of your grandchildren! I was hurt. Especially hurt to hear her say, "They need to throw me some of that money" as if Chris and I don't go above and beyond to make sure both his parents are taken care of and want for nothing. For her to even insinuate this is totally ridiculous. And she wonders why we don't come to her for marital advice? I choose to speak about my marital issues with couples who are in a happy and successful marriage. Read between the lines. Once again, I'm dealing with a person who clearly puts MONEY on a pedestal. To suggest that my marriage is any less sacred or should be easy because of my husband's wealth is just plain IGNORANT. If money made people happy, why are rich folks some of the most unhappy people? Let that marinate. We all have issues and I can't PAY my issues to go away (wouldn't that be nice). That takes hard work, determination, and dedication. And that's why Chris and I have a "successful" marriage so far; not a perfect marriage… but a very happy and loving marriage… with great xes! LOL!

'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Monique Samuels opens up about her first season as a Housewife

GIBSON JOHNS, AOL.COM
Jun 26th 2017 2:44PM

Talk to me about the tense scene with Chris' mother, during which you had a heated war of words. What do you think of how that played off on TV?

No, my mother-in-law and I normally don't exchange words like that. That particular time, for whatever reason -- because the cameras were there -- she got really exited and was like, "I'm going to show her up!" She kept coming back to everything I said with something competitive. I was like, "Really?" She does this to all of her daughter-in-laws, but she took it to another level [that time]. I tried my best to remain calm and handle the situation.

It was very ugly, and one day my kids will see their grandmother calling their mother a "heffer." I'm not really concerned about it, but the concern I do have is that they're not going to have the relationship that they should have [with her] because of her. It was definitely disappointing, but we live, we learn and we move forward.

Has she seen the episode?

Oh, she loved it! I haven't talked to her, but Chris called her and chewed her out. I haven't received an apology or spoken to her since. I'm just not going to let it bother me. She was being 100 percent who she is. She has to deal with that when judgement day comes. [Laughs]

Episode Where Chris Mother From Real House Wives of Potomac Called Monic a Heffer

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