They have photos all over their house but none of the grandparents.
One person in particular constantly complains about everything every single week. They don’t like the restaurant that was chosen, or the food the host prepared or the place the pizza was ordered from. Once, they kept repeatedly telling the host they wanted to punch the host’s son in the face because he was rude to the host on his way out for the evening.It has reached the point that the group doesn’t want to get together anymore because of the damper this couple puts on the evening.
My spouse and I haven’t seen the group for several weeks now, but we miss them. Is there a polite way to tell this couple their negativity is a drag on the rest of the group, and maybe they should seek professional help or learn to keep their mouths shut?No, there isn’t. But you could stop inviting this particular couple. If you are asked about it, all you have to say is that you grew tired of their constant criticism, which put a damper on the events.
I asked what they were mad about and what the discussion was about that upset them, but she said they didn’t say — they just quit contacting her. To me, it’s childish and rude to treat their sister that way.Yes, I do. The term for what your wife’s brothers have been doing is “passive aggression.” Because your wife’s brothers aren’t willing to address the issue, nothing can be done to resolve it.
This is why I suggest the two of you — and whatever other relatives you do get along with — go on with your lives and waste no more time looking back.Time flies! Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour at bedtime tonight. And while you’re at it, be sure to put fresh batteries in your fire alarms and smoke detectors.
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