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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the advice.  The problem we have with going out there is even when we tell my brother we'll meet him at his place or something, he comes by my parents house to see us and brings his kids.  He really wants to involve us in his drama in the bad way (like misery loves company).  I don't want to ask him to leave my parents place when he starts his drama because his kids are there too and I don't want to upset them.  That is why it has been difficult.[/quote]

[b]Then when it starts, get up and leave. Seriously. Get up and leave, even if he's in the middle of a sentence. "Hey kids, we're going for a walk!" "Come on everyone, we're going out for dinner. Get your shoes on."
Just stop engaging. [/b]

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+1 Don't engage your brother.  You can continue to visit your parents but when your antagonistic brother shows up (and you know he will) then leave.

Have a number of activities lined up ahead of time--from taking the kids outside to play or walk or go to the mall, etc.  Apparently, your brother expects to stir the pot while you and your family and parents just stand there.  He is as bad as his wife.[/quote]

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