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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm married to someone who had a shitty relationship with his parents (mom was emotionally and verbally abusive, dad was Vietnam vet with PTSD who was physically abusive) who is from a small town in Maine (not the gorgeous coastal part). We went to his hometown ONCE, early in our relationship, because he wanted to show me where he came from. I honestly thought that it was awesome - kitschy diners and driving around in his mom's truck and whatnot. I am from the midwest, so it was nice to see a small town in a different area. DH hated that town, moved away from it when he was 17 and now, at 43, has been back exactly 4x since he was 17. His relationship withi his parents is a lot better, but it's ONLY better for him when he interacts with them on his terms, one of which is not going back to Maine.

If your husband is willing to interact with his parents but doesn't want to go to Quebec, then don't make him to go Quebec. Make them come to you. Be on his side. It matters.[/quote]
Thanks, yes, that is a good point.  I will stop being guilted by MIL on this issue and just let my DH have his parents come here when he feels like it.  [/quote]

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