My mother and father are currently laying a huge guilt trip on my sister because for the first time in years, her family (DH and kids) are going to her ILs for Christmas Day dinner. My parents are making NO apology for the depth of their misguided perception and demands. She also feels physically "beat up" by the emotional attacks. She's also getting the "morning does not count" line.
Stay strong! You can do the right thing even if someone refuses to agree with you.
I can't ditto everyone enough. There is nothing to feel guilty about. You have to realize her demands are unfair. She gets you all EVERY week. But OMG - not for Christmas DINNER??
Come on. She's not rational. At all. You can't give a person like this power in your life.
Do what works for YOU. And don't feel guilty. You have a family too - she doesn't get to dictate how you and DH spend your time.
My mother and father are currently laying a huge guilt trip on my sister because for the first time in years, her family (DH and kids) are going to her ILs for Christmas Day dinner. My parents are making NO apology for the depth of their misguided perception and demands. She also feels physically "beat up" by the emotional attacks. She's also getting the "morning does not count" line.
Stay strong! You can do the right thing even if someone refuses to agree with you.