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To not want to host dh's brother's family alone

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Plumedenom · 22/07/2025 09:43

Dh is a hobby musician. He signed up for this big concert thing that involves days off and a week of practice beforehand until 1am. We have two kids so that means I'm dealing with everything in terms of childcare and food etc for the week. Fine, ok, it's not every week, but still, it means this week I've been the one doing all the dentist appointments, packed lunches, taxi driving etc, everything. Today he tells me his brother is coming this weekend to see the concert . He and his wife and daughter are all going to pile into our house and stay for the whole weekend while he is NOT AROUND because he is practicing for the evening concerts from early morning until night. AIBU to think he should have told them to book accomodation? We have one tiny spare bedroom so their daughter will be on the sofa. I have no desire to host on my own but I haven't been given any choice in the matter. It's apparently my duty because my parents come to stay (they come to stay because I moved to his home country, and I'm always there when they come to stay). No idea what I want from this thread.

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Robin67 · 22/07/2025 09:51

I agree with @Lafufufu. You don't have to stick around. They can entertain themselves, if you don't ordinarily get on with them.

Standardpain · 22/07/2025 09:50

It's totally unreasonable OP.

Could you and your children book into a hotel for the weekend - with your H footing the bill of course?
Then his brother's family could stay at your house and they, and your H make sure it's cleaned and tidied and food restocked when they leave.

Lafufufu · 22/07/2025 09:50

ToKittyornottoKitty · 22/07/2025 09:49

You think it sounds like he’s invited his whole family over while he’s having an affair to see a made up concert that he won’t have practiced for?

The laughy emoji indicates my lack of seriousness

ToKittyornottoKitty · 22/07/2025 09:49

Lafufufu · 22/07/2025 09:48

Sounds like an affair not a concert 😅

If you like your inlaws put them up do something nice and make the best of it.

If you dont like them, take you kids out in the car on a day trip to a theme park or off to see your parents or whateve.
If your DH (dickhead husband) can unilaterally make plans I don't see why you can't too...

Edited

You think it sounds like he’s invited his whole family over while he’s having an affair to see a made up concert that he won’t have practiced for?

ToKittyornottoKitty · 22/07/2025 09:48

Can’t they look after themselves? Just inform them you’d already made plans so can’t host but they are welcome to stay. You are married with kids though, unless he regularly pulls this trick I don’t think it’s a huge deal that he’s invited his family over to his home for something that’s important to him.

Lafufufu · 22/07/2025 09:48

Sounds like an affair not a concert 😅

If you like your inlaws put them up do something nice and make the best of it.

If you dont like them, take you kids out in the car on a day trip to a theme park or off to see your parents or whateve.
If your DH (dickhead husband) can unilaterally make plans I don't see why you can't too...