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The one good thing about lockdown is that...

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Bee2543 · 27/03/2021 19:27

You don't get hurt so much with members of family that don't make any effort as we couldn't meet anyway. My in-laws in particular have never made an effort ever with my dc, they are young grandparents so no reason for them not to but we have always had to make the effort, never done anything. Anyway, restrictions are opening up and got a message to say we will have to pick up Easter Eggs else dc won't get them in time for Easter! They don't want to see the children they just want someone to pick them up. We live 10mins away from them and they could actually meet us outside and see the grandchildren. DH says they've always been the same, same to the other grandchildren, we just have to accept that they are like they are..

Anyway what I'm trying to say is, I've not had to worry about having to make effort with people or have a fear of getting hurt during lockdown and now all the feelings are returning.

By the way I've tried sooo hard over the years with people I really have but hard when you get nothing back.

OP posts:
Wherearemymarbles · 27/03/2021 21:33

I’ve probably seen more of my children in the last 12 months than in the previous 14 years....

Bluntness100 · 27/03/2021 21:35

@Wherearemymarbles

I’ve probably seen more of my children in the last 12 months than in the previous 14 years....
Bully for you.

Op, you need to disengage and stop wanting more from people who are unable to provide it. They don’t meet your expectations. Accept it. Move on. Stop expecting and wanting more. 💐

Soopertired · 28/03/2021 06:19

I get it. For me lockdown hasn’t been much different to normal life apart from removing the feelings of jealousy when I see other people enjoying friendship get togethers and family parties. I don’t have that in my life at all. I’m isolated and lonely so for me it was nice to not have to worry how different from the norm my life is

BuddhaAtSea · 28/03/2021 06:42

@Bee2543 why don’t you say: it’s ok, thanks, I got Easter eggs for the kids, don’t worry.
I would.

Angrymum22 · 28/03/2021 07:34

Tell them they’ll have to drop them off because you are self isolating, it’s the perfect excuse.
I have a toxic MIL she is usually ok with me but has been emotionally abusive to DH since he was young. Lockdown has been bliss!

StephenBelafonte · 28/03/2021 07:50

Buddaatsea that's a really good response.

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