Invited to an anniversary party for married couple who don't get along

[Anonymous]

They complain about eachother constantly. Wife belittles husband in public. They have contemplated divorce and a trial separation several times. Couples counseling hasn't helped. Now they are celebrating 10 years together and they will have a money tree and they don't want guests to give gifts instead. Knowing this couple we will also be expected to pay for part of their meal and our entire meal. They are in-laws so I bite my tongue and just vent here. WTF?? Maybe they can bond together complaining about who doesn't come? Maybe they are saving for a divorce?

[Anonymous]

Go, don't go. Your call. Just be polite about your regrets if you choose not to go.

Not everyone gets the life they bargained for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: They complain about eachother constantly. Wife belittles husband in public. They have contemplated divorce and a trial separation several times. Couples counseling hasn't helped. Now they are celebrating 10 years together and they will have a money tree and they don't want guests to give gifts instead. Knowing this couple we will also be expected to pay for part of their meal and our entire meal. They are in-laws so I bite my tongue and just vent here. WTF?? Maybe they can bond together complaining about who doesn't come? Maybe they are saving for a divorce?

Wait - how old are they? They have a money tree where people are expected to give them cash???

[Anonymous]

They have a money tree where people are expected to give them cash???

Lack of class transcends all ages.....

[Anonymous]

Regardless of whether they get along or not, asking friends to give you money (or any gifts at all for that matter) for an anniversary party is TACKY.

I would NOT go.

[Anonymous]

who expects gifts at a wedding anniversary party?! ohmigod. I think they are just trying to make a few bucks.

They sound despicable.

[Anonymous]

All the earmarks of a Hail Mary. They'll be divorced within the year.