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[quote=Anonymous]We have a lot of live-in parents among our circle of friends (permanent situations and lots of long-term visits). The parents are often around for initial socializing and dinner as well, then often take their leave as a PP suggested to watch their evening shows, or just have a break. None of our friends have slowed down on the socialization front because of it, though I think it does help that it's the cultural norm among this particular group of friends to have parents or other relatives on hand at any given point in time.

That said, my own FIL can really eat up all the air in the room and we do not invite friends over for dinner when he and MIL are visiting; he dominates the conversation and it's not any fun for me or DH. In your case, I'd probably try to keep to normal routine and invite your friends over as usual and see how it goes. Invite your FIL and make him feel welcome. Good guests will give you a lot of grace for a new situation. He may want to stay, or not. If it doesn't work out, for whatever reason, then you may want to start socializing with those friends in a different setting (i.e. restaurant, or keep it to nice weather when you can be more casual outside).[/quote]

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