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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would have your husband set boundaries in advance. Let him know you both enjoy seeing him, but do not want his suggestions for the home unless specifically asked. It creates stress and you want to enjoy him. Unsolicited advice as a rule is rarely a good idea. but apparently he never learned.

That said if you say "thank you" and then something less direct you may reinforce it. Your husband's words need to convey love, but also make it crystal clear those comments are not welcome. No mixed messages or messages where he needs to read between the lines.[/quote]

That’s good advice thank you!  We definitely don’t enjoy his visits but I like him to feel welcome and loved despite… everything.  I know he feels very lonely (probably justified due to his personality) and it’s nice for him to have a place where he feels loved even if we find him annoying. I really appreciate your comment on making sure he doesn’t have to read between the lines because he can’t do that. Thanks! Op[/quote]

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