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[quote=Anonymous]I have entitled relatives too, so I feel your pain.

However, you and your H really need to stand up for yourselves. Nephew and wife are able bodied adults who don't clean up after themselves AND expect you to feed them every time? No, in no universe would that be acceptable.

We've had to set some boundaries with my SIL's adult kids, who feel entitled to our home and who are great slobs that do not respect other people's property (they've damaged furniture and floorings). The first time we said no it was very unpleasant. They reacted poorly. That just made us more determined to stand by our boundary. These people are takers if you let them. We reached our limit and stood by our boundary and it's gotten much better since then.

Just remember, no one can walk all over you unless you let them.

You can start by saying no to their request to visit: Hi Larlo, that weekend will not work. How about the month after? Do this for every other visit, and gradually stretch it out further and further.

Then when they arrive, show them the sheets and cleaning supplies. You can do this![/quote]

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