  DB and SIL haven't acknowledged DD exists...  (43 Posts)
MargueriteA Tue 27-Aug-13 15:58:56  Trying not to waffly on for
ages, we've had a tricky relationship with DB and SIL for a
while now. They have 3 young DC and since eldest DN was born
they have been become very insular and distanced from the family
(just me, DB and parents). I don't know entirely what has caused
it, though the driving factor seems to be SIL - she's very
protective of her kids, to the point that they have never mixed
with other children, rarely leave the house, primary school for
the eldest is even in question. When we did have more regular
contact with them it was very restricted and suggested day
trips, walks to the park etc were always vetoed. Not sure if
that's relevant but trying not to drip feed.  Despite us
originally living quite near I've not have very much contact
with them, and especially not now they've moved quite a long way
away. They still see our parents occasionally, mostly at our
parents instigating contact, but I ha