Post by Captain Jack Harkness on Jan 26, 2015 12:50:33 GMT -5
Love both of H's brothers, although the younger one is a sophomore in college and sometimes acts like an entitled millenial. I like H's sister about 60% of the time. She lives to create and spread drama. When she's not all about family gossip though she's pretty nice, but she does tend to go into BEC territory for me a lot. So maybe I actually like her about 50% of the time.... I really like my sister's boyfriend, but I'm not sure if he's ready to settle down yet. I hope he sticks around, because he's really good for my sister.
Post by electricmayhem on Jan 26, 2015 12:57:00 GMT -5
I liked my sister's husband a lot better until she told me that he had an EA.
DH's older sister and I get along fine. Her husband has been a douche from day 1 and I avoid him like the plague.
DH's younger sister and I had a much better relationship before she got engaged--and I've known her more than 15 years. She put on that ring last summer and turned into someone I no longer recognized. The wedding's over now, and she seems to be more like herself, but every so often, the smug monster pokes its head out and I feel sad that I don't think of her in the same way anymore. Her husband is a nice guy though.
My husband's brothers, well, not as much. One of them is really a good guy, just kind of different. I don't dislike him, I just wouldn't really want to hang out with him. The other one is not a good person. I dislike him.
I mostly like him. I don't have a lot of interaction with him, and I feel like he was thrust into certain situations that require quite a bit more maturity than he possesses. He's been a little slow to grow up, despite the demand on him. But, he's overall a really great guy and he makes my sister happy.
I have two BIL/SIL (my husband's brothers and their wives). One BIL/SIL I love. It took some time to warm up to the SIL (I have been a part of this family for 15+ years, and she just married my BIL 6 years ago) but we are good.
My other BIL/SIL I used to get along great with, but due to some family drama after Pepere's death, we didn't interact until this past Christmas. I (and my H) are keeping the peace for my MIL.
If Sis ends up marrying her current BF I will love my BIL. He is a great guy. But they are still young (21 and 23) so we shall see. They have been together almost two years, live together and have 2 cats, so fingers crossed
H's Brother is a psychotic mess and we have no relationship with him. In fact, we moved a few years back just so he wouldn't no where we lived. After he threatened us. And threatened to kill his then wife and kids (who left and he has no relationship with either, thank God). So needless to say, I hate him.
Now that my sister divorced her asshole husband - yes! Her current SO is really great & perfect for her.
DH has two sisters & a brother. All are great, though SIL & I had to get through hating each other in high school. She was SUCH a bitch & would stir up trouble between MIL & I. None of them are married or dating anyone seriously right now.
Post by thebreakfastclub on Jan 26, 2015 13:08:12 GMT -5
I like H's sister and her husband well enough, but we really don't see them a ton. I have a nice time chatting with my SIL when we visit, but we are not close enough to go hang out on our own.
My BIL is a pastor, and he kind of sermonizes his way through conversations. It gets old - too many teachable moments and semi-dramatic pauses.
Also, he is a huge Comedy Central fan and loves to watch stand up. After 10 years of asking "Did you see XYZ on Comedy Central?" you would think he'd know I have never watched it and never will.
I love my siblings' spouses. My brother's wife is like another sister to us, and my sister's husband (who is actually H's friend from high school) fits right in too. We all enjoy hanging out and have a lot of fun together, which is good because we end up spending a lot of time together at my parents' beach house.
I like H's siblings and their spouses too, but I am not as close with them as I am with my siblings and their spouses. And H had a falling out with his sister's husband, and now they are civil but barely speak to each other. So we don't really seek out opportunities to hang out with them outside of family time.
We (kind of lovingly) call BIL a "surfboard" because he's a tall guy, and kind of useless.
Case in point: He called my dad over yesterday, as Dad is "Mr Fix-it" and BIL had unplugged his LR TV and plugged it back and and NADA. It was 'broken' (you probably see where this is going, AMIRITE???) and dad can fix it! So dad gets there and TURNS ON THE TV and BIL is all "HOW'D YOU DO THAT? I DIDN'T REALIZE IT TURNED ON AND OFF"
this is all relayed 2ndhand by my mom, so I fdon't know what dad actually said to BIL yet, but according to mom, BIL idn't know thatt he TV actually could turn on and off. Dunno if he just left it on ALL THE TIME and turned off the stereo/cable box or WHAT, but yeah.
Post by CrazyLucky on Jan 26, 2015 13:15:56 GMT -5
DH's sister is awesome. Her boyfriend is ok, but DS looks up to him because he is a firefighter, so it annoys the hell out of me when he tells DS things like "Real fire men wouldn't..." cry when they get hurt, color with pink etc. My brother's boyfriend is also awesome. They are not married, but he's like a BIL. Brother's wife is nice. I don't think we'd be friends, but I don't dislike her. She's kind of new-agey. She made her DD's baby food because the chemicals in baby food are what causes autism. Sister's boyfriend sucks. He is always right, monopolizes conversations, has turned her conservative, and thinks people who play games like Taboo or monopoly are lame because he has a bunch of stupid strategy games that no one ever heard of. They had a party this year to celebrate purchase of their 100th stupid game no one ever heard of. My brothers also feel this way about the boyfriend. Right now, the cool SIL is 3 hours away and everyone else is 9 hours away. They are all fine for short visits, so there is no open hostility.
I hate my other BIL. His wife is annoying and we are just complete opposites in every single way, but, you know, everyone else is a bunch of stupid idiots for thinking differently than her.
My BIL is a nice guy; DH and I vacation with him often. Their sister is a giant, raging bitch and I would be just fine with never having to interact with her ever again.
SIL is full of drama, but blames it on everyone else. I can handle being around her in small doses, but we don't seek each other out to hang out or anything. Her FI is kind of the same way. DH was really hoping that him and the FI would be good friends, and he really tried, but they are just too immature/thinks everyone is out to get them.
My brother's serious girlfriend is amazing. I love her, and hope they get married.
I'm still very good friends with my brother's ex-girlfriend of 5 years. I always said I'd keep her if they split, and I've stuck to my word. She's a loving "auntie" to my DD, and an overall wonderful person. I'm so happy she's found a wonderful new relationship.
I introduced my sister M to her husband. He was my friend first and I still adore him. Sister K's husband is great too.
DH has a brother who is married. They are both really nice and we enjoy hanging out with them occasionally. They are a little quirky sometimes and not people I would automatically click with, but certainly not bad in-laws at all.
DH also has two married step-brothers. I see them periodically and have a good time when we see them.
I rarely interact with my BIL, and rarely still with my SIL, so I have no issues with either one of them. However, it's a good thing b/c SIL is a lot like like my late FIL. I have a feeling if we interacted on a regular basis, there may be some head-butting.
BIL is mentally ill and blind and lives in an assisted living facility here in town. He was at my house five years ago but I haven't seen him since then. SIL currently lives in Czech Republic. Last time I saw her was over 7 years ago at DH's memorial.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I love my SIL (brother's wife). I wish we lived closer so we could have a better relationship. But, she's great and we're all happy she's in the family
My H's brother and SIL are very nice too. H and his dad hold some grudges against her I think from things she's done in the past, but she's always been perfectly nice when I'm around.
Post by aussiecrush on Jan 26, 2015 13:42:45 GMT -5
Yeah, no. If H's sister had stayed out of the issues with MIL/FIL things might be okay. As it stands we haven't spoken to any of them in about three years.
I love my husband's siblings. I'm not incredibly fond of my brother's wife, mostly because she initially broke up with him after a few months because she didn't love him and didn't want to lead him on. I respected her IMMENSELY at that point for her honesty, and I just can't convince myself that her feelings have changed since then.
I like my H's brother. We aren't close but we get along and I get along with his girlfriend.
I can't stand my sister's serious live in boyfriend. He's very aloof, I can tell he doesn't really care for me or H, and he completely ignores DD. I have tried VERY hard to like him, but he makes it pretty hard.
We (kind of lovingly) call BIL a "surfboard" because he's a tall guy, and kind of useless.
Case in point: He called my dad over yesterday, as Dad is "Mr Fix-it" and BIL had unplugged his LR TV and plugged it back and and NADA. It was 'broken' (you probably see where this is going, AMIRITE???) and dad can fix it! So dad gets there and TURNS ON THE TV and BIL is all "HOW'D YOU DO THAT? I DIDN'T REALIZE IT TURNED ON AND OFF"
this is all relayed 2ndhand by my mom, so I fdon't know what dad actually said to BIL yet, but according to mom, BIL idn't know thatt he TV actually could turn on and off. Dunno if he just left it on ALL THE TIME and turned off the stereo/cable box or WHAT, but yeah.