Feels like the bottom of 9th with 2 outs

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Hi Peter. I totally get your frustration with your W and hope that over the next few days she will lighten up some so everyone can have a pleasant visit.

I wonder though how much your W's guilt is playing into her inability to socialize with your sister. I mean she is your family and from your W's perspective she probably feels that she wouldn't have an ally and so why bother.

Anyway, maybe if you can find a way to help your W and sister feel comfortable then the visit will be that much more enjoyable for everyone.

Speaking from a little bit of experience, my W's parents came to visit for Thanksgiving and I was really quite concerned about how things were going to go. Fortunately my W and I worked together and W set the stage with her parents and things went much smoother than I had expected.

So maybe prime the pump a little with both your sister and your W and things can improve for everyone.

Good luck and I really hope you enjoy your visit with your sister!