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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it possible? Now in my 40s, I've been hoping that my parents and I could be friends, but they still like to treat me and even DH like we are kids in need of their guidance and advice. We can never just have a nice meal with them; there's always awkwardness, lots of "you shoulds," lots of lecturing as if we're just two crazy kids who can't get our act together and need all the help we can get. It's a little disappointing. [/quote] I find that it's a lot easier to deal with my parents or my ILs if I share an activity with them, rather than just a meal or hang-out time. My family is big into board games as a hobby, so do that a lot with my dad. With my mom or my MIL, we go to craft shows or music shows or the zoo or go on vacation. That way if they get into the "you should," you can smile, thank them for the advice and change the topic to whatever activity it is you are doing. [/quote]
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