My MIL lives nearby and I have found being near her to be quite difficult, there has been many a boundary crossed and trying to control and undermine etc etc. (particularly when it comes to LO) I’m at the point now where I get very negatively affected after visits. I am trying to reduce visits but lately PIL have been dropping by unannounced and let themselves in on a few occasions. I just feel things are going to get worse not better. DH has tried speaking up but it just gets ignored, basically MIL does what she likes and nobody can tell her otherwise. Also don’t want a big falling out or to cause a problem in the family, which is probably inevitable the way things are going.
Anyway, I’m starting to feel like we need to just get away while DC is young (not started school yet) and have a fresh start. DH is looking for a career change and a fresh start professionally too so I think the time is right to start exploring options.
I’m from overseas so I don’t have roots where we are. DH doesn’t have close friends particularly local either.
I would love to live by the sea, somewhere friendly with good schools, and a safe area to raise children, preferably not a million miles from London… any recommendations would be appreciated!
Also AIBU to feel like moving could be the best thing to get away from the miserable family situation? We love our house but my mental health is going to suffer if things stay the way they are now