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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I send my husband with kids a lot! I don't care if they offended (sometimes it was a real work conflict, sometimes I just didn't feel like travel 6 hours and come back tired from the trip). My husband mentioned one time that they are aware that I am avoiding them. I dont' really care. My kids love going to visit and I think it is very important for them to have a relations with ILs. I do visit them at least once a year and they come to visit us. No open conflicts, they just not my kind of people to spend my limited free time. I am respectful to them, I just dont enjoy their company. I understand the need of my husband to see them often. I don't see any problem with this arrangements. [/quote]

+1 I could have written this. My situation is very similar.[/quote]

I avoid my in-laws on purpose to preserve whatever relationship is left. My kids adore their grandparents and in-laws adore them. I do not need to be part of the equation. I do not prevent them from having a relationship. And most importantly, DH is supportive of me bowing out of many activities with the in-laws. Our marriage, my sanity, and kids' relationship with their grandparents depend on this type of arrangement. I am no longer saddened by it. And I no longer feel guilt. It is what is best! Good luck OP![/quote]

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