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[quote=Anonymous]What’s up with all these responses?

It actually IS ANNOYING for any guest to come into your home and act as if they are hosting the guests and fiddle around as if it is their home. There is a distinction between being a helpful guest and then crossing a boundary and acting as a host when you are not one.

Honestly it just sounds like your MIL is a little socially awkward and not a great entertainer herself. I don’t really have any good advice and am not in this situation myself but it does sound annoying.

I would likely just encourage DH to keep on resetting expectations with his mom. Maybe let guests know upon invitation to come over at 4 and food will be served at 5pm. Send it out in a group message or invite so all are on the same page. Have some light eats and drinks ready for people upon arrival and let it be made clear that food will be served at X time. I don’t think you can do much besides be the host yourself and kindly redirect her when she tries to take over.

You could also host less if it is really irritating you.
Ha! You could also tell people you want to hang out with to come a little beforehand. I do think with my sisters. I will have them come at 3p but invite others to arrive at 5p. Not to avoid anyone but just because I want that extra time with them. [/quote]

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