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[quote=Anonymous]I’ve always had a civil and polite relationship with DH’s family, and was a bit turned off and taken aback when they expected the relationship to suddenly change to a much closer and emotional one when we had kids. I think that charm braclet present would have felt like forced closeness. Currently kids are in elementary school and have good relationships with my inlaws (including SIL) - FACILITATED BY MY DH. I have a respectful and polite (but not emotionally close) relationship with my inlaws, which works for us as there are no expectations and hurt feelings on either side. I know you mean well, OP, but I think you are trying to force a kind of relationship you want with your SIL that she doesn’t want and it’s turning her off more. [/quote]
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