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AIBU?

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AIBU or is this rude af? (He it's another in-laws one)

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punkpuffin · 18/08/2017 18:13

Aaaahhh sorry I need to rant. My in-laws are very difficult people, they are toxic and dh has admitted he should cut them out of his life but he cant. Stupidly we told them I was being induced on the 5th, they rang the other day to say they were coming to visit on 21st for 4 days. They never ask what is convenient for us they just arrange what ever they want. DH rang back a few days later and told them we couldn't cope with 2 young children, a new born, me recovering from my back pain and mother in law who is disabled and needs help especially if we go out which they will want to do. DH asked them to come for 2 day and then agreed so we thought that was it, until father in law rang back an hour later to say he had booked the b&b for 4 night's. DH and I are fuming. This is not the first time they have just invited themselves. They just do what they want and don't give a fuck about anyone else. AIBU to want to tell them they are being rude and they need to consider us before making decisions.

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Nomoreboomandbust · 18/08/2017 19:24

mama I think so too Smile

Op you and your dh have to be firm love. Look on it as a valuable lesson to your kids in being assertive

punkpuffin · 21/08/2017 00:09

Dh has tried to ring them yesterday and today and they aren't answering the phone. DH suspects they are trying to avoid him for a few days in the hope we just drop it. Unfortunately the stress has made dh a bit snappy and we ended up having an argument this morning, I hate that pil are messing with us like this.

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ChasedByBees · 21/08/2017 00:17

I would just give them the most boring time. No meals out (why would you want to with a newborn?), no day trips, and no seeing them when you've said you're not available. If they want to go out, that will be the perfect time for them to do that. They can get taxis.

WhatchaMaCalllit · 27/08/2017 17:12

Is it this weekend that the inlaws are supposed to be visiting OP? Hope things are going ok for you.

Happydoingitjusttheonce · 27/08/2017 17:14

This is dead easy. If they expect to be driven round and aren't staying with you then just don't turn up to their hotel on 3 of the 4 days. That's all you need to do

Maelstrop · 27/08/2017 17:16

Can't you email/Whatsapp/text/Facebook message? I would say that they cannot expect your DH to pick them up, drive them round etc. He will need to be on hand for you and has presumably taken the time off work for this purpose.

elevenclips · 27/08/2017 17:21

Definitely don't turn up to the hotel on day 3. What cheeky bastards.

It makes a bloody massive difference when extended family are kind, helpful and respectful of a family when a baby is born.

Butterymuffin · 27/08/2017 18:46

Beans on toast for dinner every night at yours instead of going out for meals.

Jaxhog · 27/08/2017 18:50

Well they are going to have a boring time of it then!

DH should remind them that you said you could only see them for 2 days, and stick to it.

punkpuffin · 30/08/2017 17:36

Luckily dh has put his foot down and said we won't be seeing them every day. Although I don't know if he'll stick to it as his parents are very good at making him feel guilty.

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