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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does your husband see it the same way?[/quote]

DH initially bought into the "poor Sister 2" line that the family perpetuates. I actually like her but don't understand why they all treat her like a princess. Sister 1,  whom I also like, certainly doesn't get any preferential treatment. Sister2 has had a very charmed life.

The biggest fight DH and I have ever had was actually over this issue. My own sister is severely physically disabled and I was not going to listen to the "poor Sister 2" act any more. He used to always bring it up to me. Despite being confined to a wheelchair her entire life, my sister managed to support herself and has limited outside help. He's never brought it up again.

Once we leave here, I will bring up the favoritism with SIL's kids.

My own parents have passed away which is one reason why I'm so concerned about DD having a close relationship with my ILs.[/quote]

You are leaving something out, op.

Why do they see sister two as "poor"?

Are you an only child? And your child is an only, right? She can't expect to have a lot of individual attention if her cousins are around. It's probably good for her to learn to share the spotlight.[/quote]

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