Originally Posted By: Concerned_Listener
We spent dinner discussing their situation.

Did you relate it back to your marriage at all? Does your wife have an opinion on what they should do (i.e. try to work things out? Does she "blame" her sister or BIL?).

Is the "op" invited to the family picnic as well? How does her family view you? Him?

Hope the dance workshop is enjoyable! Sounds like a lot of fun!