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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was very direct with my MIL and SIL about boundaries and unrealistic expectations. It generally didn’t go well. They felt insulted, unloved, etc and think because they are family and we have money that we should host them for as long as they want whenever they want. They also think we should take them on vacation every year because it means so much to them. Our relationship is cordial but they act coldly now because they are insulted by my directness. That is always the risk with being direct. No one likes to get called out on their behavior. [/quote] People COUNT on you not being direct/impolite because it let's them continue unchecked. [/quote]
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