I wanted to do it as soon as the flat went on the market, DP is faffing and delaying, as they'll be upset.
We'll be moving from Oxford to Saddleworth, and in ILs are in Chichester.
They're mid 60's, still working, v fit and healthy (FIL in particular, as he's never out of the gym).
Anyway....flat's been on market for 2 weeks now (not much doing, due to time of year), but this'll change come january.
I'm one of these who doesn't prevaricate about telling people things like this, as, were the shoe on the other foot, I'd not appreciate being kept in the dark, and also because i just don't like keeping things like that to myself.
DP thinks they'll wig out, as they'll never see DS (only GS), as the time is coming that they'll not want to make the journeys, but on the other hand, we'll have a bigger place and they can stay for a weekend or longer.
They don't see him that often anyway, as MIL works at weekends a lot.
Also, DP was gonna call them tonight and tell them, but has changed his mind as it's the anniversary of his brother's death 8 years ago, so he feels it'll be a double whammy.
he wants to leave it until the place is sold, whereas i think that really does take the cake.
They're coming up on sat, and i've said if they drop more than 2 hints (I think they know already TBH), then we tell them there and then.
Wow, this is a bit long, and i bet i've left details out, but i'm wondering what the best course is.
i'll be looking at this thread over the evening for input and to answer any q's, as i 'll have overlooked something!
thanks, guys.