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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not clear on what husband and MIL are deciding that is destructive or problematic. In fact, why should they take two cars if they all fit in one and are going to the same place? It sounds like the parents might be older and they might benefit from not having to do a long drive on their own. And why is OP concerned about privacy during the drive when they're going to be sharing a accommodations at the destination? They could always take OP's car so that she would feel free to drive it when she wants some time alone during the trip.

I don't think there's anything per se wrong with seeking guidance from trusted people who have more experience than you do. Nobody will want what's best for your family like your parents will. I can see in some of my siblings that they would have avoided all sorts of stupid mistakes, especially with money, if they'd sought out my parents' help. And OP doesn't seem to say that she disagrees with the advice that the in-laws are giving. Yes, the final decisions should be made by OP and her husband. But what harm is there is getting guidance? Also, I can't tell if OP is indeed Indian. But if she is, and if there is a cultural aspect to this high parental involvement, I'd bet that MIL would absolutely urge him to be a faithful husband who stands by OP through thick and thin. This is the upside to this sort of family attachment. [/quote]

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