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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds like one of those situations where everyone is a bit overwrought, probably esp. MIL b/c she's so concerned about the son married to the DIL in question.

I think there are a lot of ways to handle this, depending on how you feel.

You could agree to give the outing a try 1X and see how it goes.

Or, you could just go to MIL and tell her you were hurt by her response esp. given that she knows you've been supportive of re engaging SIL even when MIL hasn't been.

Maybe others have other ideas.[/quote]

I love how you worded this. I am hurt because I would never encourage my BIl to divorce her and even told my Mil that she shouldn't do it either. So hearing her talk to me as if I was somehow doing something wrong to upset the family dynamic upset me. I'm no angel, but I'm not that person at all. I totally could get through a night with her but her presence stresses me. Getting together monthly is not a commitment I'm ready to make. Every now and then would be fine, but my mil cannot accept this. By the way, I see SIL at least twice a month already outside of this event my Mil is planning, however [b]there are many other buffers in place like our husbands and other relatives that make is easier[/b]. [/quote]

Thanks.

Buffers are key in a situation like this.  Lacking buffers, The Gathering of SIL's could be a big disaster.

Good luck!  Your heart is in the right place.[/quote]

Op-Thanks so much! [/quote]

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