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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My parents have a very good relationship with my ILs.  And it is due to the fact that I have made it a point that they keep their distance from each other. I do not expect anything more than basic politeness from each set of parents to another.

So they are like acquaintances and thus on the best behavior in front of each other.  The hearts and minds are not involved.

I also DO NOT DISCUSS any set of parents with the other. I give very brief amount of info to them.

I let my kids and parents/ILs have whatever kind of relationship they want with each other. I facilitate but do not interfere.

OP, there is no reason for the two set of grandparents to be friends. As long as politeness and courteous behavior is being followed by both sets - you should not worry about it.[/quote]

I agree with this, and this is exactly what I have always done.  I never WANTED my ILs mixing with my family - too close for comfort (for me).

That said, in some cultures (e.g. Jewish) this is not only done, but is expected.  There is a term in Hebrew for the relationship between the wife's parents and the husband's parents (i.e. they are family).

Still, I would keep them apart, myself.  Don't see any good coming of mixing them.[/quote]

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