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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So - what exactly is wrong with your inlaws?

I find most of these complaining about in-laws posts reflective of an inherent selfishness and self-centered nature. They are family. They are your husband's parents and your children's grandparents. You can suck it up and be polite and nice to them for five days out of the year. If you can't do that they you're more a bad daughter in law.

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My in-laws are nice people.  Nothing is wrong with them, except that they talk non-stop.  Also, being "polite and nice" does not mean spending every waking moment with them.  It's not that hard to strike a balance--be polite, engaged, and participate in what they are doing sometimes, and take some time to do things that you find fun or relaxing.  Vacations where everyone is expected to be together 24/7 are exhausting.  [/quote]

+1. Spot on. [/quote]

Agree. Time with my inlaws is expected to be a full participatory affair. And if you aren't eating all meals together, sitting around listening to their stories, talking how "WE" all are going to spend the day then they are deeply miffed and find it disrespectful. It's a no-win.[/quote]

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