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[quote=Anonymous]When it comes to events that include inlaws and possibly even further flung relatives, I've found that it's ALWAYS better to keep you mouth shut when someone is trying to be inclusive.  As long as it doesn't put you out (aka: inviting people to your house) and you are just a guest, GO WITH IT.

My parents are divorced and re-partnered.  There are various pseudo step siblings and their kids in the mix at every single family function or holiday.  Sometimes we get the whole weirdo family together (both my parents, new partners, their kids, grandkids etc).  One "step sibling" isn't even biologically related to ANYONE but considers my mother's partner to be her father.  At first, I thought it was awkward.  It's been 15 years and she and her family are  wonderful addition to the bigger, blended family we have going on.  I much prefer our blended craziness to my DH's family where they actively spurn outsiders (including me!) and my MIL acted like I committed treason when we got married because "things were different".

Get over it, you're a grown up.  This is about a child.[/quote]

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