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I just can’t stand my in laws

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eughinlaws · 11/05/2025 13:53

yes yes, I know, it’s probably me. I’m a dragon myself, but honestly? I just can’t stand them.

my MIL gives me that visceral stomach reaction of just wanting to get away from her and not look straight at her.

a lot of things have happened over the years, I’ve posted about some of the situations on here over the years.

the fact remains that we are in each other’s lives and I don’t intend to break up the family or anything but I just don’t feel that any of them are people who have good intentions towards me and bring positivity to my life.

it has become so stale, even with my H’s siblings, who we see quite a bit. But it’s all just so forced / fake / superficial and not at all honest or natural.

but yeah I do see them, most weekends at some point and it’s just so inauthentic for me. I find it really difficult to spend time with people who I essentially know can’t really stand me.

is this just family ? It is isn’t it..

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eughinlaws · 11/05/2025 13:56

they usually want to see the kids in some capacity. They either invite us or they just drop in, often unannounced.

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Croquembouchiere · 11/05/2025 13:56

I have some respect for my pils and I actually quite like them, but I do find them tiring sometimes. I only see them occasionally though. I couldn't do every single weekend. Is there any way you could see less of them? You might find they aren't so bad!

That said, one of my sils is just a horrible woman and I don't see her at all. The other one isn't much better and thankfully lives in Australia so I don't have to see her either.

FavouriteShirts · 11/05/2025 13:56

Well don’t see them most weekends then. I don’t see my own family or in-laws any th jng like as often as that.

Why are you seeing them nearly every weekend? What are you doing with them?