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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I want to add that my in-laws do not like me. They do not respond to my texts or calls so I have stopped trying. They are nice enough people but have no interest in getting to know me or involving me in their family. My husband is gone half of the year and I solo parent my child. It’s radio silence on their end when he’s gone. We don’t wish each other happy birthdays, go to birthday parties (unless my husband is home), it’s basically like I don’t exist.

My husband is a recovering alcoholic and slowly reduced contact with them because he is uncomfortable with how much they drink. He doesn’t participate in the family holiday booze-fests. My FIL doesn’t understand why my husband doesn’t want to have a drink when he’s over visiting at their house visiting with our 3 year old. I have been cold and quiet at their holiday parties because they are overwhelming, loud and boisterous. I don’t fit in. So, we don’t talk.

But their dog was hit by a car, which is awful and sad. As a pet owner I understand how sad that is. I’m thinking of sending flowers or a card. I know they wouldn’t send flowers or a card if my cat died.

So I shouldn’t really offer condolences, right? I do think it’s sad. I don’t think they would answer my call unless it was an emergency and I was in the hospital or something. [/quote]

Be the bigger person. If you can afford flowers, send them. At least send a card. It's the right thing to do regardless of what they would do in return. [/quote]

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