I know I know... it must be really frustrating for you guys. I'm sure my H would have said just the same thing. It took me ages just to learn that I WASN'T asking my H for what I wanted. And then ages again after that to learn HOW to.
I know you think she just wanted to talk to and about your daughters, but I'm very very skeptical. I think she wants to talk to you too, she just doesn't know how because she's as entrenched in those patterns as you are.
I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.