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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My ILs, and most of the older generation in my husband’s family (aunts, uncles, cousins) are huge gossips. We’re at a family reunion, and they are picking apart tons of people who aren’t here, including my SIL and her spouse, and even their kids.

I leave the room as much as possible, but it’s a beach house, so there are so many common areas. I also try to turn the conversation in a more positive direction, say nice things about the people being disparaged, or change the subject. But there’s only so much you can do when they just want to go in on people they allegedly love.

They think I’m an aloof, cold person because I don’t engage much. But I refuse to gossip, and that is 90% of their conversation.

[b]How do they not see that the reason why I keep them at arm’s length is because I don’t want to give them any information to use against me? Honestly don’t know what to do, other than keep my guard up and keep my distance. [/quote][/b]

THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR OPINION[/quote]

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