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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some men aren't into babies.  Some men aren't into other people's babies.

Honestly, I think you're spending more time with your family than I would be comfortable with if I were married to you.[/quote]

Why is spending time with family an issue?[/quote]

NP.  Spending time with family is not an issue.  The amount that you spend with them is the issue.  You are part of a new family, one you are building with you husband.  Many people, even people who live near their family of origin often don't see their family more than once/week once they marry.  It's fine if your spouse is comfortable with the arrangement, but it seems like he is not.  I personally have no problem with my in-laws and get along with them well.  But even if we lived nearby, I don't think I'd be spending more than once a week with them.  I'd want to do things with my wife without her family around.

Some people are more comfortable with more contact with in-laws.  Some with less.  It sounds like you are overwhelming your spouse with your family.  I'm sorry that this didn't come out before you got married.  I can tell you that if you had this type of relationship and we dated, it probably would have been a deal-breaker.  I'm quite glad that both of our families live some distance away.  It's easier to schedule when we'll see each other than have a constant interaction with either side (my extended family included).

Another issue, regarding your niece, many guys are not much interested in kids until they get to be at least toddler/preschool age.  Frankly, under 18 months doesn't appeal to most guys.  So, once your niece grows a little, is running around and can handle "play" better, your husband may not warm to her.[/quote]

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