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What would you think/say if you ILs kept saying this?

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Luckymeeeee · 26/03/2024 11:28

Every time my in laws visit my fil likes to tell me how lucky I am to have dh.

You're lucky dh can cook, you're lucky dh can do DIY, you're lucky dh is a good dad, you're lucky dh doesn't get drunk each weekend, you're lucky dh earns good money (I have a good job too), you're lucky dh is so big and strong and good looking.

Usually followed up by how shit sister in laws dh is (he's not that bad) and how sil (dh's sister) would love to have someone like dh around.

What am I supposed to say? Of course I love dh but do I need to hear this every 5 minutes?

OP posts:
BubblePerm · 29/03/2024 22:27

"He's lucky too; I'm a really good fuck and I can suck a bowling ball through a hosepipe."

WillYouPutYourCoatOn · 30/03/2024 07:24

So, you're so lucky to have their son. And the other chap (when in your presence) isn't good enough for their daughter.

I suspect when they're at the daughter's house the husband is "so lucky" to have her and there are snipes at you.

They have brilliant children who no one is good enough for. Probably because of them being such excellent parents. Ignore them.

(To be fair, lord help whoever marries my little DS because he's the greatest human being on the planet and no-one will be good enough Grin)

AhBiscuits · 30/03/2024 07:25

He's proud of his son, just nod and smile.

Mathsbabe · 30/03/2024 10:45

Thingsthatgo · 26/03/2024 11:37

My PiL tried this with me. I would always agree with them enthusiastically, and then rather childishly point out why DH is equally as lucky to have me, but always something a little bit ridiculous, like 'because I make a delicious boiled egg'.
They stopped after a while!

This

pootlin · 30/03/2024 10:46

AhBiscuits · 30/03/2024 07:25

He's proud of his son, just nod and smile.

What like a perfect little Stepford Wife? 🙄

Give over.

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