My In-Laws Want to Play Grandparents—On Their Terms Only! 😩👵👴
I never imagined that family could feel so distant, even when living just a few blocks away. My husband’s parents, who split their time between New York and Paris, barely see our two-year-old son. He was recently diagnosed with autism, and their response? They say he’ll just "grow out of it" and avoid the topic altogether.
They rarely visit, never send gifts, and offer zero support—yet suddenly, they’re upset we don’t send enough photos and want to drop by this weekend out of nowhere. We already have plans, but they expect us to rearrange everything so they can play doting grandparents for a few hours before disappearing again for years. When we try to explain how hard this is for our son, who needs routine and doesn’t even know them, they get defensive and accuse us of making them feel guilty.
Honestly, I’m exhausted and don’t know how to move forward. Has anyone else dealt with in-laws who only want to be involved on their own terms? I’d love to hear your stories or advice—sometimes it just helps to know you’re not alone. ❤️
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