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NC family now want us to look after FIL

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Countesschaos · 02/06/2025 20:14

pretty much as it says, DH has been NC with his dad for about 30 years, they tried to reconcile about 3 years ago, but dad wasn't really bothered. DH's siblings have also been NC for a long time due to some false allegations and efforts to wreck our marriage.

it now seems that FIL is getting forgetful and DH's sibligs have been in touch with DH and have assume that we will drop everything and run too FIL's aid!

DH says absolutely not, and i agree but are we being unreasonable? his dad has wanted nothing to do with his son for 30 years, his siblings have wanted nothing to do with him for at least 7 years, so why should he now be responsible?

OP posts:
widebrimmedhatstand · 02/06/2025 20:16

Don’t you dare! They wanted nothing to do with you, and now they’re just trying to use you both!

bluecurtains14 · 02/06/2025 20:18

😂😂😂
That's an easy no.

Circless · 02/06/2025 20:18

Block their numbers.
Don't reply nor entertain them.
That ship has sailed.

DrummingMousWife · 02/06/2025 20:19

Well it’s a flat no isn’t it ? Why are you questioning this OP. It’s absolutely the right thing.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 02/06/2025 20:19

Yanbu at all, they sound awful

MounjaroMounjaro · 02/06/2025 20:20

That's the easiest 'No' I've ever seen on here! It's hard enough when it's someone you love that you have to care for, but when it's someone who hasn't cared for you at all, it's a whole other level. Of course the relatives want your husband to take it on. They know he's a decent man and they're hoping he'll put on his #bekind hat and take away all their problems. Of course if your FIL is leaving any money, they wouldn't think your husband was entitled to any of it.

BirdsAreMuchLoved · 02/06/2025 20:20

You are no contact for a reason. Do not contact them block the numbers.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 02/06/2025 20:21

They can want whatever they like. Doesn't mean it's realistic. I want to be a size 10 millionaire...

AreYouBrandNew · 02/06/2025 20:23

it’s a no

wht would they think any other way - do you live closest?

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