Avoid or deal with?!

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A family I know fairly well are wanting to move near where I live for about 2 years. Nothing wrong with that you might think they can move where they like.

I used to know the DH fairly well but he has form for being a bit of a pretentious, user type who can talk a load of bollocks. He’s nice enough though. His DW is a fairly famous influencer whom I’ve met on a handful of occasions, I’ve no issue with her as I don’t know her. I really don’t want to hang out with them and the feeling is probably mutual, my DB is best friends with them though.

Has anyone come across this before? What did you do? I just know if I see the DH at least he’ll be all over me with friendliness whereas I just want to keep him at arms length or just very superficial the odd drink/coffee etc! In real life I guess I could just avoid them but I know they may be where I hang out and I hate the faux friendliness behaviour. My area is quite trendy and known for a villagey feel with lots of cafes/pubs/restaurants/parks with social events. It’s also quite small so people tend to know each other.

Happy to be told to grow up and it’s my issue!

You can’t do anything, they can move wherever they like.

I don't really get this dilemma

It’s a non issue isn’t it?!

I’m just not good with some relationships and I think I needlessly compartmentalise some where I don’t need to do so.

I mentioned this to my boyfriend who I don’t live with and he said it’s simple, just say hi if you see them but don’t socialise with them if you don’t want to do so!

Not entirely sure what you are asking here. I think you are overthinking something that may not even happen yet. If they move to your area then just see how it goes. Just because they are friends with your DB doesn’t automatically mean they will want to socialise with you, I don’t think I’ve ever gone out of my way to socialise with my siblings friends.

First off, this hasn’t happened yet and may not. If it does, you won’t be hanging out with these people often, if at all. They may have no interest whatsoever in coffee dates etc. these are your brothers friends not yours. I don’t see why they would force their company on you and as you stated you don’t even know his wife. These people presumably have their own hobbies and jobs and interests, I think you’re way overthinking.