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To cut off family?

8 replies

Nonsense10 · 06/01/2025 18:09

BIL and SIL are notorious for being quite tight fisted. Neve gave a wedding present (despite saying "it's on the way"). Not bothered about that though.

They're on a combined income of over £100k. Two children. I have previously given presents for birthdays and Christmas, however they just never give. I know it isn't give to receive but it is only my children who aren't getting anything as the other neices and nephews do get. We don't get invited to birthday get togethers. I've previously said let me know when you're free etc, text with a specific day but just ignored so I stopped asking.

This is my husband's brother, husband doesn't want anything to do with his family however I do go and see his parents. Maybe once a month.

Would it be wrong of me to just cut them out?

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Tinselinthewhoopsiebasket · 06/01/2025 18:10

Back away.. Will they even notice?

Snorlaxo · 06/01/2025 18:11

They probably won’t care if you cut them off.

Remind yourself or the reasons why your h isn’t in contact with them.

AgreeableDragon · 06/01/2025 18:15

Follow your husband's example. You don't need to put yourself out for his relatives if he's not interested in keeping in contact with them.

CandyCane457 · 10/01/2025 23:44

It sounds like maybe they’ve already cut you off?

I wouldn’t bother giving them any more thought, they clearly aren’t interested, if you’re husbands not bothered then you definitely shouldn’t be either!

Thirstysue · 11/01/2025 00:20

Follow the green flag that your husband is flying. And baybye now to these people.
PS. Salary or pre tax income is not relevant

Creamteasandbumblebees · 11/01/2025 07:51

Sounds like they have already cut you off.

healthybychristmas · 11/01/2025 08:09

Why are you doing this? Your own husband doesn't want you to do it. They're not your relatives and they clearly don't give a shit about you. I'm really sorry as you sound lovely but back away really quickly from this lot.

JayJayj · 11/01/2025 17:53

You should have already cut them off since that is what your husband wants.

I cut my dad of at the age of 21. If my husband had continued to contact him I would have divorced him.

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