This is conversation?

[Anonymous]

MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

[Anonymous]

So change the subject.

[Anonymous]

Lol. Is it too early to start drinking?

[Anonymous]

Annoying, but what old people do. Allow her to get it off her chest for 10 minutes and then move on. I listen to my MIL talk about her plastic surgery and complain about how "fat" she is. I give her one chance per visit and then don't let her get into it again.

They may not want to hear details about your kids, your job, your thoughts on the election, or the cover of People magazine.

[Anonymous]

I get to hear World War II era stories about schoolmates of FIL. scintillating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get to hear World War II era stories about schoolmates of FIL. scintillating.

OP here...I would find that much more interesting than "Aunt" Edna's bursitis!

Hint...if someone is your grandfather's cousin twice removed, she ain't your aunt.

[Anonymous]

Ask her how Christmas was when she was a kid. It may be boring but it won't have everyone at death's door! Ask her about her favorite presents and if it snowed.

If all else fails, you can talk about the weather! Just remember your basic parenting lessons: it's easier to redirect behavior than to discipline it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

Blah blah blah. OP is allowed to vent a little. It's funny. Lighten up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

I hate posters like this. Fuck off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

I hate posters like this. Fuck off.

I hate that a parenting website has been taken over by surly teenagers with no couth or perspective on life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

I hate posters like this. Fuck off.

I hate that a parenting website has been taken over by surly teenagers with no couth or perspective on life.

Then go away. Problem solved!

[Anonymous]

If you live long enough, OP, your world will narrow also. Let's hope there's someone kind enough to sit around and chat with you at the holidays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get to hear World War II era stories about schoolmates of FIL. scintillating.

OP here...I would find that much more interesting than "Aunt" Edna's bursitis!

Hint...if someone is your grandfather's cousin twice removed, she ain't your aunt.

See, in my family, if you are related, then you are related - everyone is welcomed warmly. But then, DH's family is opposite - they thrive on pointing out who is different for negative reasons, instead of positive. That is why they are all depressed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MI l is sitting on our couch, head tilted back, eyes closed, listing in great detail the ailments of everyone she knows...many people we do not know at all. A room of 14 people is being held hostage by this "conversation."

And ? If it bothers you go into another room. No one is a hostage. Don't be disrespectful of your elders. It makes you look bad.

I hate posters like this. Fuck off.

I hate that a parenting website has been taken over by surly teenagers with no couth or perspective on life.

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