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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I’m sorry. To echo what someone said earlier, your in-laws aren’t capable of providing emotional support for you, so don’t seek it in them. Unfortunately, they won’t change for the better. It’s ok to conserve your emotional energy by speaking with them less or not at all during this difficult time. Punt to your spouse if necessary. If you end up stuck in conversation with them and they go on their self-centered script, bow out — “Oh, my Mom’s calling, gtg,” “The dog’s chewing through the wall. Again. Bye,” “So much to do. I’m just generally busy with life and stuff.” None of us would blame you for throwing in a pointed barb. However, these are not self-aware people. They’ll blame you for the pointed comment, and they won’t learn to change anything about their behavior patterns. For better or worse, the only person’s behavior that you can control is your own. Stop giving the in-laws your time and energy. [/quote]
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