Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 15:18     Subject: Re:Another in-laws vent
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldnt mind and would encourage them to help themselves. If there's anything off limits, just hide it or tell them it's off limits. If they are staying for 2 weeks, I'd imagine they would go through a lot of food. You could also let them know the closest supermarkets near you so they can do some food shopping while they are there.


OP here! They don't do grocery shopping. Plus even if they decide to go they ask DH for credit card


NP here! **************Then don't stock expensive food in your house during their visits. PROBLEM SOLVED!**********************


Its holiday time plus we don't get enough notice in advance. We come to know 3-4 days before. By then, I already have stuff @ home. Plus I keep stuff around for kids
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 15:09     Subject: Re:Another in-laws vent
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldnt mind and would encourage them to help themselves. If there's anything off limits, just hide it or tell them it's off limits. If they are staying for 2 weeks, I'd imagine they would go through a lot of food. You could also let them know the closest supermarkets near you so they can do some food shopping while they are there.


OP here! They don't do grocery shopping. Plus even if they decide to go they ask DH for credit card


NP here! **************Then don't stock expensive food in your house during their visits. PROBLEM SOLVED!**********************
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 15:01     Subject: Re:Another in-laws vent
Anonymous wrote:I wouldnt mind and would encourage them to help themselves. If there's anything off limits, just hide it or tell them it's off limits. If they are staying for 2 weeks, I'd imagine they would go through a lot of food. You could also let them know the closest supermarkets near you so they can do some food shopping while they are there.


OP here! They don't do grocery shopping. Plus even if they decide to go they ask DH for credit card
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:57     Subject: Re:Another in-laws vent
I wouldnt mind and would encourage them to help themselves. If there's anything off limits, just hide it or tell them it's off limits. If they are staying for 2 weeks, I'd imagine they would go through a lot of food. You could also let them know the closest supermarkets near you so they can do some food shopping while they are there.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:56     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Who has long term visitors and does not stock enough food/drink to accommodate for the extra people.
P.S. don't buy the expensive food, if it takes you over your budget.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:55     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Since the holiday season is here, I am anticipating my in-laws to come over and stay for a visit

Whenever the come, our snacks get over quickly. They love to eat all expensive foods. When I return home, if I ask where the food it...there would be reason saying " We thot you wanted to finish it." They will also eat/drink my kids food, juices. Especially my fil loves is very picky about his food and will eat only the best of food.

I know I sound veryyyyyyyy selfish. Just wanted to check if I am the only one here who feels bothered or are there others too?
Please note that they visit our house almost 7-8 times a year and stay for over 2 weeks. If it was once in a while, I wouldn't care but things like this has started annoying him. I have stopped asking them to try new food but they just take it and eat on their own. Honest replies please, no bashing


What in the world? You are pissed because your in-laws eat the food that is in your house? Stop it.


LOLOLOL!
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:36     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Anonymous wrote:Since the holiday season is here, I am anticipating my in-laws to come over and stay for a visit

Whenever the come, our snacks get over quickly. They love to eat all expensive foods. When I return home, if I ask where the food it...there would be reason saying " We thot you wanted to finish it." They will also eat/drink my kids food, juices. Especially my fil loves is very picky about his food and will eat only the best of food.

I know I sound veryyyyyyyy selfish. Just wanted to check if I am the only one here who feels bothered or are there others too?
Please note that they visit our house almost 7-8 times a year and stay for over 2 weeks. If it was once in a while, I wouldn't care but things like this has started annoying him. I have stopped asking them to try new food but they just take it and eat on their own. Honest replies please, no bashing


What in the world? You are pissed because your in-laws eat the food that is in your house? Stop it.

Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:34     Subject: Another in-laws vent
1) You are choosing to stock these foods in your house, knowing they will likely eat them. Stock what you think is a more "balanced/reasonable" supply for when they come. That is your choice, within your power to do.

2) You are choosing to let them stay in your home for two weeks several times a year. If that doesn't work for you, talk to your spouse and negotiate a visit plan that works for you. That is your choice, within your power to do.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:23     Subject: Another in-laws vent
If that's your only problem w/ILs, you are truly blessed. Buy extras and make sure they enjoy them.

Keep the peace because you're lucky to have it. Nuture your positive relationships.

Lucky you!
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:21     Subject: Re:Another in-laws vent
When you know they are coming tell them if they want special food pick it up on the way or don't buy the stuff when you know they are coming and leave them a note to pick up what they like while you're at work.

When my sisters visit they pick at what we cook then go to fast food places at night when we're asleep. The only thing that makes me mad is damn, tell me BEFORE I cook you won't eat it. Then maybe I can sleep in or nap. Rude people !
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:16     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Ha, at least your In-laws eat the food in your house. Mine pick apart the food we give them, give the most to their dog, then go to McDonalds. Incredible!
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:16     Subject: Another in-laws vent
When people visit, I always tell them to help themselves to whatever is in the fridge or cabinet, that they should treat my house as theirs. Then again, I don't have guests nearly as often as you do. I don't really think you can tell family that this or that is off limits.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:15     Subject: Another in-laws vent
This would not bother me. I want my guests to be comfortable (especially family) and would welcome them to the same foods that we eat.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:13     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Don't stock expensive foods when they are visiting?

Anonymous
Post 11/16/2015 14:11     Subject: Another in-laws vent
Since the holiday season is here, I am anticipating my in-laws to come over and stay for a visit

Whenever the come, our snacks get over quickly. They love to eat all expensive foods. When I return home, if I ask where the food it...there would be reason saying " We thot you wanted to finish it." They will also eat/drink my kids food, juices. Especially my fil loves is very picky about his food and will eat only the best of food.

I know I sound veryyyyyyyy selfish. Just wanted to check if I am the only one here who feels bothered or are there others too?
Please note that they visit our house almost 7-8 times a year and stay for over 2 weeks. If it was once in a while, I wouldn't care but things like this has started annoying him. I have stopped asking them to try new food but they just take it and eat on their own. Honest replies please, no bashing