Am I being sensitive

[helpagirlout2004]

Bit of background, hubby and I have been together almost 20 years and have 2 kids. We separated 6 years ago very briefly but back together/normal for 5 years now. As part of hubby's Xmas his parents gave him a personalised gift containing a picture of him and our kids on a break away (whilst we were separated) and a map of the location they visited with the 3 of their names and "happy memories". I'm a bit upset by this but not sure if I'm just being silly/sensitive. We've had plenty of holidays/pictures together with the 4 of us so can't think why they would specifically pick one that I wasn't there for.

No, I think that's incredibly rude of them! At best it's thoughtless, at worst it's a pass agg way of telling DH they thought he was better off without you, which is none of their business. Either way DH needs to have a word with them.

So rude!

As you've been together so long and you've described the separation as brief, could they be unaware the photo is from this time?

How's the relationship otherwise? That would be the deciding factor. It could just be a nice picture from their list and they used that one completely unaware but if they're not very nice otherwise then you have your answer.

Thanks for responding and for making my feelings feel validated. The point about them not knowing the picture was from our time of separation is absolutely valid but the type of people they are I'd bet my life on the fact that they haven't forgotten that the trip was when we were apart. I kind of feel even if they had forgotten why would you not include me anyway, I'm their wife and Mum and should surely be part of their "happy memories" picked for such a special/thoughtful gift