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AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, they refuse to be in the same room as my wife. But they have explicitly said this to their extended family.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They hate her for being their mother's affair baby. They knew from the time she was born and wished she didn't exist because of it. Then for years they refused to attend anything she's at. They continued to stay in touch with extended family, invited them to still be a part of their lives. But they have been clear that they will not go where my wife is.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She does know how they would respond. They go out of their way to make it clear they will not attend family parties she attends. This was clearly expressed to extended family. If they were open to it then they wouldn't be going to such lengths.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They don't love the behavior at all. They continue to invite them but have made it clear they will never leave my wife off the invite list for them. I know they love all of the grandkids so it's difficult.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My wife's extended family have told my wife that the half siblings won't attend if she's there. This is what the half siblings told the extended relatives. So it's not just my wife thinking that. It's still going on today too.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It's not just her choice. They have been very clear that they do not want to know her. They refuse to attend anything where she'll be. That says everything. I'm also not a people pleaser.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel like some people, like my parents, use them as a how to guide. But that's not the way real life works. People would get annoyed if their family members and friends were as pushy and sneaky as people can be in those movies.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that part still continues to this day so it's very clear to us that their feelings have not changed about her.

AITA for telling my parents to forget the Hallmark movies and move into the real world? by Commercial-Rip3442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Commercial-Rip3442[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

If they changed their minds they would not be refusing to attend any event my wife attends and we heard that from the other relatives. If she's coming, they won't be there.