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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and I live across the country from both sets of parents, which each live in major cities. Not necessarily hot tourist areas, but not the middle of nowhere Iowa, either. When we visit mine, we usually see some sights, eat out at places we don't have here, and just generally have fun in a new area. When we visit his, we...sit at their house.

We're leaving tomorrow for spring break, and I'm dreading it. I don't mind socializing with them (I like them!) but I'm not going to drive 15 hours/fly 3 to watch TV. This has been going on for five years now, and I think I need to start a change before I'm 60 and still doing it. DH is a homebody and no help. Any suggestions?[/quote]

I'd make my own plans when in their town, and dh can spend time with his parents. Assuming you rent a car and can drive places. Break it up with a museum visit, stores, sights...just for yourself if necessary.[/quote]

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I completely know what you’re talking about because my husband‘s family is the same way. We finally were able to break the pattern of sitting and staring. It wasn’t really difficult. Somebody just needs to take the initiative to announce that you’re going for a walk. Obviously offer for them to come with you and when they decline you still go.

Or if he doesn’t want to sit on the couch either just tell them hey we’re going to go visit or walk around this place after breakfast, after lunch whatever. Start setting up the same dynamic you have at your house.

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