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[quote=Anonymous]You’re in a tough situation, for sure. My sister-in-law is a lot younger than my husband. I met her more than 25 years ago, when she was in elementary school. I’ve watched her grow up. She’s come to me for advice. I think of her as my sister. It would break my heart if she wanted to break off contact with me after I divorced her brother. I get along with and enjoy the company of all my brothers and sisters-in-law. Also, the only nieces and nephews I have are through my marriage. I love those kids and would be so sad if I could no longer have contact with them. For that reason, I do kind of think your brother is being selfish and vindictive - but I don’t know the dynamics of the divorce and how your ex-SIL has behaved, so perhaps his request is warranted.

If you meet with her, you definitely should shut down any attempts she makes to talk/ask about your brother and his wife and their children. Establish clear boundaries so she knows that you’re not taking part in their drama. Be neither a middle-man nor a source of information. Don’t hide your visit from your brother.[/quote]

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