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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m in my mid 30s and I do this because I’m just too tired to play dumb. Y’all husbands don’t text back or do their fair share of this stuff. I don’t blame you but I’m not gonna waste my time.[/quote]

So you’re going to try to waste my time? I don’t think so. If your brother can’t be bothered to reply to you, take the hint and don’t expect a close family relationship. I’m not your family’s therapist, personal shopper or cruise director.[/quote]

My SILs aunts etc are still picking up the rope *shrug* like I say I’m not playing games about who “should” do it. I’m operating in accordance with experience. [/quote]

…and modeling to your sons and daughters that family relationships, holidays, logistics, meals, and the like are “women’s work.” You are showing your sons and daughters that men can do nothing but relax and enjoy the holidays and family gatherings that are organized by women. Great job![/quote]

Okay, well, so be it. I don’t need to add more steps to holiday coordination in case my 4 yo son reads my texts and makes inferences. Just keeping the ball moving. [/quote]

Welp, you’re raising a son, so chances are, you will reap what you sow: very few calls, total disinterest in vacations and holidays, and mayyyyyybe he will remember your birthday.[/quote]

That doesn’t describe his father so I doubt it. But no, his dad doesn’t call my BIL or his wife or his parents to arrange holiday menus. And I would rather have a good menu nailed down through communication that yields results than play along with whatever dramatic little game of telephone you’re cooking up. [/quote]

Time will tell! It’s doubtful that you’ll get a passive ninny for a DIL, though. Likely she’ll have a backbone and won’t feel the need to be the point of contact for YOUR family. Best of luck.[/quote]

Great! IDGAF about who texts who what as long as it works. You’re the one with rigid thinking about how to get from A to B. [/quote]

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