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[quote=Anonymous]Given that I have people in my family like this, who pull this kind of immature crap, then accuse others of being immature, cold, and passive aggressive, I can totally believe how something like this can come from left field.

Honestly, I think you should say that you are surprised and disappointed in the way that they have perceived and understood you. You should NOT say, "I know I can be blah blah blah sometimes," because these folks sound like they are insecure and immature and looking for a fight and excuses in order to justify their own bad behavior. Tell them you'd love to talk to them but keep the discussion focused on the future, not the he said/she said of the past. If they sound like they're just going to hurl insults and pick fights, tell them you'd be happy to speak when they are ready to.

I also think you and DH should reach out to each one individually. Don't let them become a team. They're concerns are individual, and some are more real and more valid than others.

Don't forget who you are and don't let them make you bitter, resentful, or negative in general.[/quote]

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