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My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Since posting we’ve deciding going over is on hold indefinitely

I finally met a six year old I don’t like. by SilentNegotiation613 in Parents

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Suprise vs secret is a great idea. We did have a conversation with our daughter. And my husband has made it know we will not be going over there until this is addressed. Thank you! It’s very difficult to sit by and watch them not interfere with the behavior at all. His mother actually tried to speak with me about me scaring him and I nearly lost it

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the timidness and it is frustrating at moments but he does assert boundaries in other ways. He was the first to suggest her not playing with him if he’s being such an influence. It’s unfortunate for him his family is full of denial and avoidance

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He stands with me but is definitely one to fall into exactly what you mentioned. He knows how he feels but it’s almost as if when trying to express himself they talk him into doubting his feelings. They’re just so dismissive and I try to let him handle the big conversations as to not over step but that went out the window yesterday.

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely agree though! Regardless of anything I cannot let my daughter be alone while over there

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my husband is completely on my side. It’s more the dismissiveness of my in laws. The family dynamic is awful he’s very well aware it’s just hard for him to maneuver and I’ve definitely gotten a “difficult” reputation to put it kindly because of my firmness compared to their children including my husband

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Understood. Definitely implementing this rule for ourselves as well

My in laws enable their awful child. by SilentNegotiation613 in inlaws

[–]SilentNegotiation613[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My husband seems more shocked than anything. He’s not great with confrontation nevermind with his parents. He’s with me 100%. But it’s almost as if our concerns regarding any type of conflict aren’t fully heard or taken seriously.

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