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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe I am different, but I would never dream of telling my DH's siblings or parents that they are not welcome in my house. [b]I just was not raised that way[/b].  Growing up, when family came to town, it was expected that they would stay with us and we expected some inconvenience.  We do have a SN child so I understand that part of it.  In this case, I would allow them to stay if they want but I would make it plain that I am not their tour guide for the week.  [/quote]

(sigh) I constantly have this issue with my DH.  We were raised with different expectations.  That doesn't make one of us wrong but it does mean that you should discuss and agree upon what you will do.  Just because you can't 'dream of telling" your DH's family they couldn't stay doesn't mean others couldn't.  [/quote]

+ 1 - I wasn't raised with many house guests and we rarely stayed in someone's home so it's not the norm for everyone. And whether you are for or against house guests, I think most people can agree that it's polite to ask if and when you can visit rather than simply announcing it (especially via another family member). OP, you're allowed to not like this. If your husband wants to say yes, he needs to help plan and entertain. And your SIL needs to ask rather than announce![/quote]

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