Fml

[Mvp2014]

That's not that bad. I just bought a new Audi and right when we got to my parents house they stole it and still haven't come back.

[sharkkiller]

IMO that's a childish game, and you are then as immature as they are.

Talk to them about it, and work it out before it becomes an ongoing fight with very close family members.

Having been in a similar situation, I have found that talking usually does no good, and only leads to more problems. By letting them see how it feels, you are making them understand why you get upset. If someone is as insensitive as they appear from the story, then telling them about it is not going to have an effect on them. Why would they start caring more until they are put in the situation themselves?

[thefuzz]

Having been in a similar situation, I have found that talking usually does no good, and only leads to more problems. By letting them see how it feels, you are making them understand why you get upset. If someone is as insensitive as they appear from the story, then telling them about it is not going to have an effect on them. Why would they start caring more until they are put in the situation themselves?

If they are not mature enough to understand how to deal with "grown up" problems, then I have no problem never counting on them again for anything.

IMO your idea is the exact reason why the phrase "2 wrongs don't make a right" exists.

They are your parents. They hurt your feelings. Either talk to them about it and make sure they understand your side, or never let it bother you again.

[LifeisaGarden]

I did let them know how I felt as soon as it happened (not in a childish way). I'm a believer in not accepting unacceptable behavior and telling people how I feel. Even if they don't listen and it doesn't do any good, I feel better for having let it out and can move on faster. I don't believe in playing games with people, I try to keep things pretty real most of the time. We're going over there today, we probably won't stay long if they have a bad attitude. I've set boundaries with them and they know my boundaries. They are not allowed to curse, argue, fight or be intoxicated around our kid. If when we get there and they are doing any of that poo, we will leave, period. Despite all my boundaries and beliefs, it still hurts when we get treated this way, especially when it's my parents.

[Iceberg Slim]

I'm sorry Christmas went like that for you and the family. There is a time in life though that you love people from a distance, sounds like you reached that time. You let them know how you felt, and it didn't deter them from doing what they knew was causing you pain. I know this sounds harsh, but if it was me I'd take the energy I was giving to them and place it squarely on your immediate family, which sounds like your wife and your child. If they come around, then so be it, but I wouldn't waste any more energy on it, I bet if you are like me there are a number of other things in your life to be stressed about..e.g. mortgage, job, bills, child, etc....

[thefuzz]

I'm sorry Christmas went like that for you and the family. There is a time in life though that you love people from a distance, sounds like you reached that time. You let them know how you felt, and it didn't deter them from doing what they knew was causing you pain. I know this sounds harsh, but if it was me I'd take the energy I was giving to them and place it squarely on your immediate family, which sounds like your wife and your child. If they come around, then so be it, but I wouldn't waste any more energy on it, I bet if you are like me there are a number of other things in your life to be stressed about..e.g. mortgage, job, bills, child, etc....

LIAG is a womanz..

[Iceberg Slim]

oops, didn't know that....well the logic still holds true.....

[ladypanther]

My definition of family........

People you probably would not even be friends with if you were not related to them.

Take care of yourself.