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My wife is not liked by my parents,but "tolerated", my wife dislikes my brother-in-law & sister, so they do not talk to me. My son is now 4, and none of my aunts,uncles or cousins have shown an interest in meeting my son.Even when my Grandmother met my son(she died this year),one of my aunts who lived in the same town & does not work did not bother meeting him.
I feel this will never change. Also,my parents do not volunteer to look after my son, it seems they only want him around when we are there. The one occasion he stayed there, my Dad left me a rude voice mail saying:"Your Son needs you now"! All because I was 1 hour longer than I said. We use to live in America & came back here to be near family, it feels like a mistake!
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Galaxy500 (24989)
2009-07-23 16:49:03
Um... is there anything you're not mentioning here? Families don't, as one, decide not to like someone for no apparent reason. You need to tell more info. for help on this one.
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Orhlixyone (26009)
2009-07-24 07:29:21
No, it's not right. This case happens all the time but it doesn't make it right. I say sit down with them and talk to them about it. Obviously, something is going on. If they don't cooperate or start opening up, there's not much to do but leave and cut them off your life because they will ruin, not only yours, but your own family as well.
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Ollieo (19003)
2009-11-02 04:55:39
There seems to be negative under currents here directed toward your son & wife. It is your job to sit down with your parents and relatives privately on your own and share your concerns and find out about any they may have and what might be done differently to get along. Then talk with your wife - same deal.

At least try. If that doesn't work then you may need to accept limits on contact - not broken off - but just limits. Limits include being realistic about what you can expect from your wife & family.
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