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[quote=Anonymous]I think if you want to address it, you have to have your DH say something to them. He can ask them to change something specific, like where the sit to wait for you to wake up if what they're doing now is inconvenient. I wouldn't have him give a vague, make yourself at home themed serious conversation with them, because they've heard that many times and might think you're just being polite by saying that. If they know that something they're doing is inconvenient and know what your preference is, with specific instructions, they might change.

That said, it sounds annoying but not actually worth addressing. Ignore the quirks when you can, because you haven't done anything wrong, and they're probably just uncomfortable not being in their own home. Basically, keep being friendly, keep being welcoming, don't pester, and ignore their anxious habits. It can be hard for some people to be out of their routine and be a guest when they see their role as the leader (parent). Anxiety is also really common for older people. Pushing too hard could be counter productive by making them more anxious.

Or maybe they're abusive jerks and you should cut them off. This is DCUM, after all. [/quote]

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