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WWYD? Anything?

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Zacksnan · 12/01/2019 20:03

MIL has told people we (our family and DH’s brother’s and sisters’ families) all went on holiday with her last year and are going again this year.

It never happened.

B/G: We went on holiday with the ILs once years ago) and it was hell on earth. They got drunk in the hotel bar and were asked to leave because FIL was trying to pick fights with guests, MIL complained the whole time about the lack of English speakers (we were overseas) and the food and the heat. FIL put DH down constantly. It was our treat and they were rude.

We said never again and meant it. We live far away and don’t even see much of them at all.

Anyway MIL has told me that she’s told people this. I think she has said it because there is a wedding this year and (if we go) someone might mention it. She was giggling about it as she told me as if it was no big deal.

How would you handle this?

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Zacksnan · 13/01/2019 06:41

Anyone?

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ApolloandDaphne · 13/01/2019 06:56

If anyone mentions it st the wedding day 'don't be silly MIL, you know we last went on holiday together in 'insert year'. Then walk away. And leave her looking foolish.

Disfordarkchocolate · 13/01/2019 07:02

I don't lie because I never remember what I said, no way would I remember someone else's lie. Just tell the truth of the question comes up.

Zacksnan · 16/01/2019 10:20

Thanks both.

I’m really resenting her now. How dare she lie about my children. They will be confused if anyone mentions it and what happens if she lies in the future about them and wants them to co we for her?

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Disfordarkchocolate · 16/01/2019 10:23

Your children are likely to be brutally honest , that will show her up for the lier she is. Back them up if you are there, you might enjoy that part.

FetchezLaVache · 16/01/2019 10:23

What mystifying behaviour! Why did she do it? To show what a big happy family you all are, despite their clearly being massive tools?

Yes, definitely make clear that you won't be complicit in their bizarre fantasy world.

Zacksnan · 16/01/2019 10:26

cover for her

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Zacksnan · 16/01/2019 10:55

FetchezLaVache I think she did it to show off to her sister who moved to Spain and has this sunny Facebook life with her daughter’s family. It’s the sister she’s told.

I have an urge to write to her and tell her what mil said!

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Sicario · 16/01/2019 11:00

If anyone mentions it just say, "Yes! I heard that too! What a bizarre thing for her to say!" then do that loopy sign next to your head.

Zacksnan · 16/01/2019 11:02

Sicario

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