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Being left out of the new family group chat

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SnapYap · 24/09/2017 20:10

MIL's side of the family have a group chat on facebook to which everyone is added, mil and her 5 siblings, their spouses, kids, etc. I am in this group. However a new group has been made recently, DH told me it was for just a few of them to chat about keeping an eye on mil's elderly mother. However it has become apparent that this is the new group chat for the majority, I asked DH to look at the list of participants in each group and when I've looked only 4 people weren't added to it, I was one of them. Two of the siblings are left out as nobody else likes them according to DH, a girlfriend of one of DH's cousins, and me. (We've been married 3 years, have a DS together). Seems strange to miss out 2 of the elderly mother's own children if it's about checking on her.

Me and ds were watching a video on DH phone a few days ago and a notification came up to say someone had asked a question in the old group, and somebody made a point of replying in the new group! To be honest I'm a bit hurt to be left out like that and find it even worse when DH phone is pinging all the time with notifications. I am the one to remind DH constantly to call his grandmother, to visit etc. So I feel quite put out. DH won't add me to the group either, ive asked several times and he says yes but doesn't do it. Can anyone help me please?

OP posts:
Snapyap · 01/10/2017 19:44

I read the new group and it a word has been said about me so that's good. I've quietly left the old group tonight without a word. DH thinks I'm being daft wrt the group situation, tried to explain how and why it was hurtful and he said it was my problem.

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CariadzDarling · 01/10/2017 19:49

I read the new group and it a word has been said about me so that's good]

Im sorry OP but its not good. Its a clear indication that to these people you don't really exist unless you're being their whipping post.

You deserve better. Your husband is telling you who he is. So is his family. Listen to them. See them for who they all are.

KangaMummy · 01/10/2017 19:52

Well done for leaving

If it is your problem then totally switch off from reminders to his family birthdays etc

Don't put the dates of them in calendar in kitchen

Take reminders off your phone and diary

Change ringtone on your house phone for ALL THEIR NUMBERS so ringtone is different so you don't have to answer phone to them

Whinesalot · 01/10/2017 20:03

Be civil and polite when she visits but don't engage. Don't think twice about having to pop out to do errands or find washing to fold in your bedroom etc.
You don't have to create scenes but you certainly owe them nothing of your time or efforts.

Look at your relationship though. DH is the problem here.

Snapyap · 01/10/2017 20:25

After saying hello, i went to see a friend and get a hair cut today instead of sticking around for their weekly visit. Side note: a few weeks ago I had my nails done. I showed mil and said 'do you like them?' She said 'no! Why that colour?!' And today she turned up in a top of 'that colour'. I wish I'd have said 'THAT COLOUR?! Why!?' Grin

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KangaMummy · 01/10/2017 20:34

What did hair stylist say about it?

Have they been in on ongoing/back story?

KangaMummy · 01/10/2017 20:37

I meant to write friend

Snapyap · 01/10/2017 20:39

Friend/hair stylist (one person!) agrees they're shit people and to take it as a blessing in disguise that I know where I stand with these people now!

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KangaMummy · 01/10/2017 20:41

Totally agree

CariadzDarling · 01/10/2017 20:42

hat I know where I stand with these people now!

But how about where you stand with your husband? Which is way way down the pecking order.

Snapyap · 01/10/2017 20:49

Yes, it certainly seems that way. Also I know that it's not just the person who created the group who can add people as I noticed another person had added someone else to it.

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chocatoo · 01/10/2017 21:06

Stay out of it for now. Don't chat about it to anyone even your husband. Just maintain a dignified silence. There will come a point when they need you. Bide your time.

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