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Gina97 · 26/02/2023 20:47

I have been with my husband for almost 6 years and we have a 10 month old son. Particularly in the last year and a half my relationship with my husband's parents has gotten very bad to the point that it is uncomfortable for us to even be in the same room. No one particular fight or issue, we just fundamentally dislike each other and it is getting very hard to ignore. My husband is incredibly close with his family and they live very close to us so avoiding them is difficult though I try to avoid spending time with them if possible. Although I don't think we will ever like each other due to again, fundamental differences between us, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for improving in law relationships and getting them to a place where we can be cordial. My in laws have a very immature victim mentality so I doubt they would ever take steps on their end to improve things, but for my sanity I would like to do what I can to improve things.

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TalkToTheHand123 · 26/02/2023 21:04

What do they do? You just reminded me how much I don't miss my ex's parents. It was hard work pretending I liked them.

TalkToTheHand123 · 26/02/2023 21:04

As for advice, I'd just make excuses to stay away or just act like you like them.

ChrisTrepidation · 27/02/2023 05:40

You can't make a relationship better unless both parties make the effort to do so.

Your in laws sound awful. My solution would be to just stay away. In fact I'd suggest getting away from your husband for good measure. You can't live your life with someone you actively dislike (and vice versa)

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