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[quote=Anonymous]So normally my suggestion would be just no…but you’ve caved before when they escalate and they have booked tickets without telling you in the past. I’d suggest lying and telling them you are all going on a vacation instead, already booked no debate and just laugh if they ask you to send anything in writing. Be clear that if they show up on their own, no one will be home. You can even book a hotel room ..just make sure it has a no penalty cancellation.

You don’t have to craft an elaborate lie about the vacation. Just say one of you got sick or a work emergency came up and you cancelled last minute. Do this at the very last minute so they don’t hop on the next plane. Hopefully be clearly not being available they will make other plans, maybe visit one of their other kids or settle in to staying home.

Afterwards you and your husband can decide what you want to do. You can alternate or decide no hosting during Christmas. You’ve broken the cycle and it’s easier to then be firm on no. [/quote]

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