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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How often do you hang out one on one with your in laws?  How often do you talk to them?  How often does DH/DW do these things?  I am curious about how typical my dynamic is.

My MIL and I are cordial, but I don't like or respect her after catching her gossiping about me one too many times and also catching her badmouthing me to DH. We have never hung out one on one before beyond being alone in the kitchen making awkward convo for half an hour on a few occasions (in a 5 year period). I also have never hung out with my SILs one on one.  We have absolutely nothing in common.  I also don't talk to my MIL and SILs on the phone or text about anything not related to DH or our son.

[b]DH talks to at least one of his parents on a daily basis and is in near-daily contact with his sisters.  We see his parents and sisters for every birthday and major holiday, and also socially at least once a month and when we are all in one spot, we make comfortable convo about neutral topics and are nice to each other in an acquaintance sort of way.  I privately cringe to see them, but I also encourage the visits because they love DS and are good to him.[/b]

How about you?[/quote]

Just keep this up. You will change and so will they. You never know when you will need or want to engage and share with each other. Keeps the lines of communication open and respectful. Build trust. You'll be fine.[/quote]

Thank you, PP. I am trying to do the right thing for my son and husband.  My in laws are very loving to
both of them.[/quote]

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