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sister-in-law

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shanghaigirl · 04/04/2010 15:08

To be upset with my sister-in-law when she phones my house and makes it very clear that she does not want to say a word to me and that her only thought is to bypass me as soon as possible and speak to my husband? I understand that it is her brother that she really hopes will answer, but there are two of us living here and she could at least be civilized. I spoke to my husband about it as it had happened so many times and asked him to have a word with her. He did do this but they both seem to have come to the conclusion that it is just 'her way' and that she never meant any offense and, basically, I am being far too oversensitive as I have not been well. That conclusion did not surprise me in the least as I always seem to end up being blamed where his family are concerned.

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EmilyStrange · 04/04/2010 19:43

I think like it or not in-laws are part of your life so easier to have a good relationship if possible. OP as it bothers you is it possible to cultivate a friendship with her?

shanghaigirl · 04/04/2010 19:56

Probably not a friendship. We are so different, although exactly the same age. I think she must resent me as I had to stop working for a couple of years and she worries about our money situation. I think she thinks I'm freeloading - but maybe that's just me being paranoid now as I feel really guilty about it!

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lovechoc · 04/04/2010 20:00

You don't have to be friends just because you happen to be related to this woman - not everyone clicks well with their In Laws. It's not possible to get along with everyone in life.

I don't really have anything in common with my SIL so leave DH to get in touch with his sister - I've never phoned her and she's never phoned me.

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