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[quote=Anonymous]OP here responding to last two posters. I’ve known her for 15 years. One-on-one, she’s a bit of a curmudgeon but not rude. We do talk on the phone once every two-three weeks or so with pleasantries. Sometimes she initiates the call and sometimes I do. Never had a fight. It’s not like we have an antagonistic relationship.

I’ve been around quiet people all of the time. But the I-would rather-be-here-than-anywhere face gets old when it appears over and over. A couple of times she has even mentioned with a sigh how “stressful” her weekend will be because of a dinner me and DH are hosting EACH TIME, I’ve taking the cue and given her an out, stressed that we won’t be offended if she sits this one out. Each time, she comes and can’t muster a single smile or provide any sign that she wants to be there. (FYI-it’s the same attitude when we get invited to their place. Then it’s the I-am-so-tired-and-can’t-wait-to-see-you-leave face. Even my DH who can be quite dense when it comes to these things noticed it.)

We just suck it up but wondering if there is another alternative besides explicitly telling her not to come (which sounds rude to me since she is married to BIL) or not inviting either of them. I’m thinking telling her how she comes across night not be my place (though we’re friendly, we’re not BFFS.)
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