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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are being very kind and generous to your in-laws, but it's time to move on from them for the holidays. I would tell your husband that the time with his parents now needs to be during regular times and not with the rest of the family. Invite them for dinner or brunch on a regular weekend. And then go away for the holidays - go see your kids, go on vacation. Do whatever you want and let the ILs figure it out.

You've put in enough time and patience. It's time for them to step up and take care of their parents for the holidays. It's time for your husband to take a stand. And if he wants to host them be fine with it. It will just be done without you in the picture - you go to a spa weekend with friends or alone![/quote]

+100 to this. To the poster saying to go to their place, I would not go to the SIL’s place. Home territory just makes people more confident and aggressive. I would stop this holiday hosting and start ghosting out of being around DH’s family except perhaps the grandparents. I had a similar situation and they were so awful (after 8 years of baiting, insults, etc) that we just cut them off two years ago. (We are a younger couple). We are so much happier. You’ve put in the time and you’ve been exceptionally kind-your holidays are limited and should be happy and enjoyable. [/quote]

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