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[quote=Anonymous]My brother and I were somewhat close, but I have never really clicked with his spouse and lately, his spouse has gotten to be so angry and resentful that it is hard to be around her or my brother.  She storms out of the room in angry fits at our family functions and is also extremely critical of my brother in public.  It is so awkward to be around them.

We live far away so we only see them 1-2 x per year.  Right now, I really don't want to hang out with them anymore.  I don't want to stop speaking to my brother, but at this point, I am thinking of limiting interactions to the occasional phone call.  I have told him before how awkward gatherings have become but he doesn't see the problem.  He says his wife just doesn't like certain members of our family and that is why she is unhappy at gatherings.  I have told him that if she is uncomfortable, she doesn't need to go to everything.  But, she still usually does.  Other family members have complained and are also now keeping their distance...

Anyone else have a similar situation?  If so, how did you handle it?[/quote]

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