and i have to be faced with them several times a week because our kids are in the same activities, the reason i dont like them is they do my husband so wrong and they act like they cant stand us when we talk to them
2007-08-02 05:35:26 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
just be polite like you would be to anyone else, but dont engage in conversations with them or just keep it short. Remember you are going to see these people for the rest of your life so dont torture yourself and make the situation awkward go with the flow and ignore them as much as you can.
2007-08-02 05:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by #25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be polite and set a good example for all the kids. Keep any conversation light without giving them any details of your life. This way they'll have no ammunition to use against you or nothing to gossip about. Some of my husband's family is like that, and love nothing more than to talk about the family members who aren't present at gatherings. We've learned the hard way about who to trust and what to say. Is your husband aware of what they're up to, and does he have the courage to confront them about it? Even though you'd love to be the one doing the confronting, you can't. They may be rude to you, but if it's you're husband they're doing wrong, it's up to him to address the situation. We don't go to some family gatherings if certain parties will also be there, and without resolving this issue, you may have to do the same. Doncha just wish some people would GROW UP!
2007-08-02 12:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by N L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to talk to them, even if you are at the same activity. If they really treat you that bad, there must be alot more interesting ppl to talk to at these events.
2007-08-02 12:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Qyllix 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only associate with them in a civil manner when the kids are around. They don't need to be witness to the insanity of adults who don't get along. Don't get me wrong; we all have people in our lives we have to tolerate.
2007-08-02 12:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by ron-D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Continue to be polite without going out of your way. Don't give them anything to talk about and just live your life well.
2007-08-02 12:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them--be strong in the faces of stupidity
2007-08-02 12:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by EspysMom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch "everybody loves Raymond" It makes you laugh over the similarities between the two of you. Only most of us are married to Robert.
2007-08-02 12:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by Vanessa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ignore them.
i cant stand my in laws either, but i just put up with them.
my father in law is somewhat of an ***, my mother in law is a psycho church lady, and the brothers and sisters in law are all stuck up.
how my husband came out of that family, i dont know, but i just try to ignore them and just deal with it.
2007-08-02 12:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that way about my wifes family, but I bite my tongue and try because it is family. We have a hard time with my mother too, so I guess we both try hard to be a good family.
2007-08-02 12:40:18 · answer #9 · answered by Kenny J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the best way is avoid talking to the...be cordial and say hello...but don't engage in conversation...bring a book or call someone else or talk to someone else. Trust me they will get the hint.
2007-08-02 12:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by yuma yuma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋