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[quote=Anonymous]As a general rule: no, not weird at all. I've been to 40+ thanksgivings and this exact scenario is really common because of course Thanksgiving is about family so yes, invite your family! I've even been to Thanksgivings with ex-spouses. As long as everyone is cordial, the more the merrier.

I would watch your MIL though and also maybe give your mom a heads up about how "you know Carol likes to talk -- don't tell her anything you don't want the whole family knowing." Just for her own sake. You don't have to make it feel like a dire warning, just a reminder that your MIL is a gossip and therefore would not be a good person to confide in about her divorce or any difficulties she's having.

Actually, I just realized in writing this that I wish more people would perform this exact service. Let people know when you introduce them to someone who is very judgment or a gossip, or worse case scenario, both. It's such a gift and one I would have benefitted from more than once because I'm a fairly "let it all hang out" person around friends and family, but I've encountered a few gossipy, judgmental jerks in that mix and have told them things I wish I hadn't before I realized what they were really like.[/quote]

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