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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My parents are like this. I am an only child, so they are used to being together as the 3 of us all the time.

My husband has siblings so his family splits up to do different things in small groups - but also no one can ever be alone. If you try to go for a run or grab something from the grocery store, it is rude not to ask if someone wants to join you. Thankfully they also have a tradition on visits and vacation they call “library time” where people retreat to read books, go for a walk or do a quiet activity after lunch for a few hours until it’s time to get ready for dinner. This is amazing since it coordinates with kid nap time. [/quote]

My InLaws are the exact same way. My first visit with them in NJ was ten hours long (should have been my first clue). We went to pick up lunch at Panera and got a call asking what was taking so long. Later, I went to the bathroom and had people knocking on the door asking what I was doing. Then DH and I said we were going to Target. Eight people stood up and announced they were joining us. (How does that even work? Do we park together? Do we all buy tampons together?) Six hours later, when I couldn’t take it anymore, I announced I was going jogging (while wearing a cashmere sweater and heeled boots). Obese MIL stood up and announced she would go jogging too. It was 10 pm. DH and I now have strategies for some quiet and alone time. [/quote]

I know this must have been horrid to live through, but your post is giving me life. So funny![/quote]

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