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Am I the only person who finds family WhatsApp groups annoying?

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karrliz · 25/01/2023 09:30

I have a family WhatsApp group with my in-laws (MIL, FIL, SIL and husband) and have got to the point of muting it!

They are so OTT- to the point where they update on what they are eating, where they are off to each day, asking their daughter (who still lives with them) to come downstairs... just stuff that I'm like- I don't really care?!

We also have a 6 months old and I get pissed off comments from them all for not sending enough pictures everyday! I said to my husband, that funnily enough when I do get a spare 2 minutes from feeding, pumping, changing, settling for naps, playing, housework, cooking and so on, the last thing I want to do is stare at my phone and have a flood of messages that I have to respond to!

I am happy to send pics in the week- maybe a couple of times when she is in a cute outfit or done something new, but every day/ multiple times of the day is too much.

Am I a negative Nelly or would you guys find this too much?

OP posts:
cherryblossomsinkyoto · 25/01/2023 09:35

I was happy to be in ours, and glad for the connection but then SIL turned out to be a heartless b**ch and now the group is a reminder of how much she let us down (long story). Anyway, I’ve muted it and feel better for it.

karrliz · 25/01/2023 09:34

Jubaju · 25/01/2023 09:33

Just leave it ?

Haha! And start WW3?

OP posts:
GoAGoGo · 25/01/2023 09:33

It's not compulsory to have it.
Just mute themand let your DH deal with it.

Jubaju · 25/01/2023 09:33

Just leave it ?

mynameiscalypso · 25/01/2023 09:31

I have refused to join my DH's family WhatsApp group. His family, his problem.

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