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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My in-laws and DW's siblings never have any conversation that goes beyond pleasantries and the superficial at family gatherings. The mother and father are divorced and the siblings, who have reduced themselves to over-aged teenagers around their parents, do everything to avoid conflict. At the end of the day, they really don't like each other. At first I thought it was odd (and it is) but now I just sit through the holiday or family event, drink wine, and be grateful I can mind my own business until I get to go home.   [/quote]

at least they will be in the same room. dh's parents will not. so that means 2 of everything. it's exhausting.[/quote]

Two of everything. Ugh. We did that for a few years. It reached a point where we spent more time in the car shuttling from one end of the state to the other than actually enjoying the holiday. Somehow the in-laws worked out a detente after the first grandchild arrived. I feel for you.  [/quote]

i have to admit that it could be a lot worse, since the in laws live 10 min away from each other. but it's still tiring. and seems sillier when they are so close. i've already told dh i will NOT be doing 2 bday parties, holidays etc when we have a child. 1 bday party. if you can't deal with it, don't come.[/quote]

Exactly. Don't let them make their problem your and your child's problem. Work it out or stay home.[/quote]

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