How do I tolerate my husbands whack job sister and kids- and be good sport

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh, c'mon, the situation the OP is describing has got to be weird and uncomfortable. How about some practical tips for her?

I would say to find little things to look forward to, little ways to escape here and there by taking a nap or running and errand, and thinking of this as something you do for your DH.

Because snobbery doesn't get rewarded.

I re-read OP's post. I couldn't find anything saying these people were mean or racist or rude to her. The only thing they're "guilty" of is being adopted, religious, poor financial planners, lacking a college education and from the south.

I don't think it's snobbery. She's pointing out the differences between them that make the encounters hard to take. I bet you'd be the same with someone who was your polar opposite.

OP, you just suck it up. Get out of the house alone at regular intervals. When in the house, watch movies or read. Drink.

[Anonymous]

I think OP is young and not as sophisticated as she thinks. Maybe give her a pass in this one?

[Anonymous]

How dare she talk about going to Europe! The nerve! She should be talking about her trailer park. Oh wait, that wouldn't be right either. So what should she talk about? The weather?

Maybe she should just drop dead, OP, because apparently that would be the only thing that would make you happy. I don't think that "tolerance" and "good sport" are really cup of tea.

[Anonymous]

Do you end up spending all 4 days w/ them as well or just part of that time? That would make a huge difference. Maybe first try to limit the days of your visit. Also drink.

good luck.