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[quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why, if they are workaholics and small business owners, they are willing to essentially shut down their business and move in with you guys, but not willing to do that, or take any risk mitigation steps if they don't move in with you. Seems like other people are following the logic but I'm not. I guess this would be my line with my husband - "no, they cannot live with us. But what CAN we do to get them to stop working?" If there is one way to get them to stop working (them moving) then there might be others if you can be creative.

Does DH have siblings?

If it's just boredom - can you pay for a "beach vacation" for them (ie, rent them a house on the beach) as, I dunno, a thank you for all their hard work? As a retirement gift? That'd be a lot safer than running a grocery store. Could they do you a "favor" by housesitting for a friend? I'm just spitballing here. But if they are open to shutting their business, you just need to fine another way to get them to do that.

I'm just saying, make sure you leave no stone unturned here on other options.

But - I agree if you hit a wall, it's time for marriage counseling, a trial separation, and insisting the kids stay with you until the grandparents have either left or have been on full lockdown for 2 weeks (which I doubt will happen, I'm sure they'll still be out and about).

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