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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's reasonable to limit things to 1-2x per month.[/quote]

In regards to the birthday party, I would only go with if it’s a milestone birthday like his niece’s first birthday assuming he doesn’t have 20 nieces and nephews like the guy that posted on DCUM about wife from a big family wanting him to attend nephews’s college graduations.  Or if it’s grandma’s 85th birthday and cousins are driving/flying from all over to attend.

The heavy drinking at the gatherings is a different issue that should be addressed.  If there are members of his family that you get along with try to see them with DH outside of the big group gatherings and in settings that you are more comfortable in.  Like let’s meet his sister  Larla and her DH for breakfast or have them over for lunch.  This takes heavy drinking out of the equation (hopefully) so you aren’t on edge about that and gets you interacting with his family.  Discuss the safety aspect if DH is drinking and driving.  Much bigger issue to address  if DH is an alcoholic or a child of alcoholics.[/quote]

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