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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I understand. My parents have been gone a long time (well before kids) and I don't really know what it is like to have an adult relationship with them. It often feels weird to have IL relationships without having your own adult/parent relationship. My MIL has now been in my life for almost longer than both of my parents but definitely longer than my father.

I am sure this has less to do with your actual ILs and more to do with just being out of your routine and that there are extra adults in your house. My MIL comes and stays with us for long stretches at a time and we definitely need space from each other but my husband is also there as a buffer. I do think it would be more difficult if I was by myself with her.  I like her and we have a good relationship but it is easier with him around to take her to do stuff or just have down time.

My hunch is that it would be the same even if it were your own parents but I actually don't know:(

Maybe just focus on the fact that it is an "out of your routine" situation rather than your ILs that make you feel exhausted.....

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