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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yeah... odd. I'd plan to make it a 'Thursday afternoon visit' more than a thanksgiving thing. You can be there for the festivities and to hang out, but I don't see how they can expect more.[/quote] This. I think you should make it clear to SIL and ILs that you are looking forward to seeing them on Thanksgiving, and apologize that you can't stay past 8. And that's it. On Thursday, you come over after nap time with a smile on your face and both jump into meal prep/chat/football game watching/chit chatting. And at 8 pm, no matter where you are in the meal, you get up, say goodnight, and head home. You should not feel guilty for leaving - you made yourself clear with the advance email/text/call - and let them stew if needed. Maybe next year things will change, or it will go the same way. Either way, you compromised a bit by staying later than you would have otherwise, and can know you took the high road. [/quote]
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