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18. Ignore and avoid

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Sun Dec 26, 2021, 06:31 PM

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My in-law family drive me mad. What advice can you give me? [View all] Doodley Dec 2021 OP

Sorry, I wouldn't have anything to do with people like that. BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #1

That's My Take, Too ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #4

My BP is sky high. Put me in hospital a few times. Keep taking more meds. Doodley Dec 2021 #10

Sexual intellectuals. lpbk2713 Dec 2021 #12

Sorry, I've got nothing but digital hugs to give you. alwaysinasnit Dec 2021 #2

Thank you. Doodley Dec 2021 #11

Personally Timewas Dec 2021 #3

Agreed. Keep them out of your grid space. Yikes! sarcasmo Dec 2021 #6

My wife isn't on the same page. We are already strained because of her family. Doodley Dec 2021 #8

Avoid them like the plague. Strangely, we are in the middle of an actual plague Ocelot II Dec 2021 #5

THIS 👍 I'd also like to have him cite all of his references to see who is perverting his mind. TheBlackAdder Dec 2021 #37

I'm so sorry. MLAA Dec 2021 #7

Fart spray? dchill Dec 2021 #9

Serenity now! betsuni Dec 2021 #13

If you can manage to establish a "no politics or religion at family gatherings" rule, it might help JHB Dec 2021 #14

Yes, I think that works for the young ones. Doodley Dec 2021 #16

We've had that rule Sgent Dec 2021 #50

Tell your wife you're done with the idiots, life's too short. dem4decades Dec 2021 #15

hang tight, and when the time comes, turn them into the feds for mandatory vaccination cadoman Dec 2021 #17

Ignore and avoid NewHendoLib Dec 2021 #18

First and foremost don't let it disturb your peace of mind vlyons Dec 2021 #19

But don't let them give you Covid! roody Dec 2021 #35

:) THIS, and as others have said similarly. Make your wife happy Hortensis Dec 2021 #44

It sounds to me like this is more about you and your wife than you and her family. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2021 #20

I have some friends and relations of one of my best friends who are like that bhikkhu Dec 2021 #21

I think your friend, the one who doesn't allow political talk in the house, Haggard Celine Dec 2021 #32

The parents care and the anti science issues may be at odds Tetrachloride Dec 2021 #22

Ignorant rants drive your uncle. Family can be toxic, so IGNORE THEM! 634-5789 Dec 2021 #23

Just ask for proof. GoCubsGo Dec 2021 #24

Ask your wife to implement a ban on political talk iemanja Dec 2021 #25

Sounds like your problem is with your wife. She is caught... TreasonousBastard Dec 2021 #26

Thanks for your perceptive reply. Yes, I think we need help. Doodley Dec 2021 #30

Stay away from them Jilly_in_VA Dec 2021 #27

Thanks for the good advice. Doodley Dec 2021 #31

You have a lot of options. PTWB Dec 2021 #28

divorce lapfog_1 Dec 2021 #29

Maybe suggest that you watch a funny movie together (Don't Look Up). waterwatcher123 Dec 2021 #33

My wife lays down the law: No Politics in our house redstateblues Dec 2021 #34

You could say, roody Dec 2021 #36

Lol, right. Maybe the two of them could come up with Hortensis Dec 2021 #49

I stay away from my right-wing in-laws as much as possible. texasfiddler Dec 2021 #38

Avoid them as much as possible ibegurpard Dec 2021 #39

Although I can sympathize ForgedCrank Dec 2021 #40

Serve them hot soup. Torchlight Dec 2021 #41

Look at them, cock your head slightly, smile, and say... LuckyCharms Dec 2021 #42

If you have to be around them just don't react Buckeyeblue Dec 2021 #43

Saying it once is enough. qwlauren35 Dec 2021 #45

Don't interact, don't let them bait you ismnotwasm Dec 2021 #46

My sympathies Meowmee Dec 2021 #47

I take my kindle and find Bettie Dec 2021 #48

My family is fight club. Those ill-equipped to fight quickly remove themselves from the festivities. hunter Dec 2021 #51

Agree to disagree, don't talk about religion or politics Raine Dec 2021 #52

Cut them out like the cancer they are. I would never invite dogshit like that to pollute my life. Celerity Dec 2021 #53

For your own safety Saoirse9 Dec 2021 #54