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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do you feel so defensive, OP? Do you feel they're infantilizing you by asking you about these things? If everyone is pretty cool, and you all get along well and feel comfortable together, and no one has a personality disorder, then they're just taking a loving interest in you, and feeling you're all a part of each others' lives, as a family of adults.

It's up to you, as an adult, to set your boundaries on what you want to disclose or discuss. You do that by pleasantly brushing off those questions with vague answers and a change of subject.[/quote]

NP. I don't think OP is being "defensive" for wanting people (even relatives) to mind their own business, especially as she and her husband are clearly standing on their own and are very responsible/mature. It would be one thing if they were a very young couple just starting out, in their early 20s. It would be another thing if they were still borrowing/accepting money from Ma and Pa. But they aren't. They are grown-ass adults who seem to be doing quite well for themselves.

Expressions of care, support, pride and we-are-here-for-you-if-you-need-us are welcome. Nosy, MYOB questions and remarks are not. See the difference?[/quote]

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