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Holidays are meant to be relaxing as people finally get time away from the stresses of theirdaily lives.
Unfortunately, sometimes holidays dont go as planned, and the unexpected obstacles that appear can be very frustrating.
This is what a woman experienced when herin-lawsdecided to join in on her vacation plans without asking permission first.
It also irked her that her husbands parents didnt ask before finalizing their plans.
To understand how to handle such conflicts with ones in-laws,Bored Pandareached out toJosh Dolin.
Hes a life coach who wants to help people gain clarity,uncover their purpose, and confidence.
Josh explained that a couples trip is just that: a couples trip.
Nosurprise guests, no last-minute tagalongs.
The in-laws booking their own tickets without askingthats not just inconsiderate, its a boundary bulldozer.
Is she being unreasonable for being annoyed?
Annoyance is the right reaction when someone steamrolls your plans.
The real question is: What now?
Joshexplained that the husband needs to step up and have a direct but firm conversation with his parents.
We love spending time with you, but this trip was meant to be just us.
Lets plan something together another time.Boundariesarent about rejecting people; theyre about protecting what matters.
If the in-laws dont get it?
Thats a separate issue.
What do you think would be the best way to handle a situation like this?
Let us know if youd confront the in-laws and what exactly youd say to them.
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