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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op you are clearly very angry and I hope you catch a break this weekend. 
I don’t think your expectations of in-laws are what most of us experience. Your family calls and is comfortable checking on you because they’re your family. It’s never the same with in-laws. Their focus on themselves will get far worse as they age. It’s just part of life. Make your plans without factoring in any help from them. Your reactivity isn’t going to help any. [/quote]

I just don't understand it. These are your son's children. Can't you feign some interest? I went through my head if we have done anything to offend them. Was our wedding too unconventional for them? Was DH decision to remain on active duty not to their liking? Is our house too inhospitable? Did we send wrong presents to them and SIL and her children? Are they upset that I work?

Like I said. I can hire a babysitter. But I won't be forced to acknowledge emotionally distant people anymore or show them any respect for I have none. [/quote]
My MIL is vile. Mean. 
Some people will have in laws that are more involved, some less. It is what it is. But if this didn’t bother you before, why are you so mad now? They aren’t going to change just because your husband is deployed. [/quote]

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