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[quote=Anonymous]Have you ever noticed that all the SIL threads on DCUM are negative? IL troubles persist everywhere. How about another approach: DH says "yes" to brunch with SIL alone but alone invites her to come back to the house with you and the kids (if you have any). This is in fact a test. If SIL says "yes," maybe she's happy to see you and is not antagonistic but just needs some private discussion time with a sibling (maybe parent troubles perhaps). If SIL says "no" (whether casually or with overtly hostile undertones), you and DH can reevaluate SIL's role in your relationship -- and her personal problems, if they exist. Many ILs are overtly hostile to sibling's spouses. Some are merely immature and jealous. Many simply have no sense of social cues. Occasionally, something important actually merits a spouse's attention. This is your opportunity to find out what category SIL has chosen for herself.[/quote]
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