And wow can I see how I learned to deal with conflict. If I ignore it, then it will go away. Won't it???
Of course it works every time. When did this rug get so lumpy?
Your relationship with SIL and MIL are up to you and them. they've been part of your life for 25 years (more than half of H's life) so your relationship is a relationship in its own right not some kind of side bar to your relationship with your H.
My Ex (prior to W) is still good friends with my mum and my brother, they went to her wedding last year. Now I havent spoken to her in 6 years, which is a shame as we were best friends for 9 years but its a consequence of my actions. the fact that she kept that relationship going seemed a little odd to me and i know it annoyed my wife, but ultimately its nothing to do with me. I will admit it was strange to visit my mums house and see photos both my significant ex's in wedding dresses but thats a whole other thing.
Your H is going for a week, you say they go for the summer, is there any opportunity to go out there after your H and still see them?
Both mid 30s, 2 young kids BD 7sep14 XW moved on long ago, now living with OM1 D paperwork in progress