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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do you respond to / deal with a sanctimonious relative or inlaw?

DH has 2 younger sisters, no brothers. 
SIL1 is 55, SIL2 is 49. DH and I are 53 and 62.

SIL1 and her husband often sound sanctimonious towards us - and I'm sure to others too.
In a nutshell, they often sound like this when it concerns situations relating to MIL, who is very elderly. A typical example could be the things they do for MIL, how much time they spend with her, etc. 
Our point of view is that it's not a competition.

[b]I don't know if 'sanctimonious' is even the correct word to describe their demeanour towards us.[/b] They sometimes talk like they know it all, and their way of doing things is the only right way.

Don't know if this is relevant but the 2 SILs live in the same city as MIL. We moved away some 15 years ago.

.[/quote]

You are correct that you are using the word incorrectly. In order for there to be sanctimony, the person must profess piety (as in religious piety) and be a hypocrite.

The closest word to describe what you are saying is smug.

Or, really, maybe insecurity or guilt to describe your reaction to it.[/quote]

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