Is it me, or do you think this is odd too?

@Aurone (4755)
United States
October 13, 2007 1:37am CST
So I am home alone this weekend because my husband's parents bought a plane ticket for him to visit and didn't ask me to come along. I feel kind of hurt that they would ask my husband to come and completely ignore me, I wasn't even asked or invited. They simply bought my husband and ticket and told him he was visiting this weekend. Without even asking if we were doing something or if he had the time. The first I heard about it he was asking for a ride to the airport. So do you think I am over reacting or do you find this odd too?
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
14 Oct 07
It sounds very strange to me, Aurone. Do you have a normally good relationship with his parents? Have you had a falling out with them for some reason? If it were me I would have been asking questions before he evr got on the plane. The whole thing was so rude. I would be very hurt if that were to happen to me. You should have a serious discussion with him about this when he returns.
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I normally have a pretty good (or at least I thought I did) relationship with his folks. And if we had a falling out they forgot to inform me about it. I tried to talk to him about it before he left, but he wasn't in a talking mood so to speak. And I couldn't get anything out of him. I am very hurt and disappointed in him. And I do plan to have a further discussion with him tomorrow when he returns.
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@fredgame (1260)
• China
13 Oct 07
i think the fault is from your husband because he should discuss with you why his parents called him to visit. maybe their financial stand can't allow you both to visit. so your husband so explain or discuss with you.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
I agree. I think it is the lack of communication that bothers me the most.
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
13 Oct 07
I think that the fact that he did not talk to you about it is very odd... unless you have that kind of relationship. As for his parents... besides the fact that plane tickets cost money... they don't seem to be any better than your husband... with the way they do things. At least you know where your husband get his behaviour from. Sound like it is just the way they are... selfish and rude... and there is nothing more to read into it.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I sort of agree. No one taught them proper manners. And I can't help if they are ignorant.
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
14 Oct 07
Yes, I do find this a little odd if your in-laws don't hate you that they wouldn't invite you out there. Are you sure that he went there and not to visit someone else? Why would he not think that it was odd too? Does he travel a lot by himself like this and have they done this before? If so,I would be sure that they know that it bothers me and that I don't appreciate not being invited along with him. I would talk with him about your feelings when he gets home too. He needs to know that you are hurt by this!
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I am sure that is where he went, I saw a copy of the flight transcript and he called me from his father's cell phone when he got there. He has and I have traveled by ourselves before him for business and me to visit family but I asked him if he wanted to come along with me when I visited family! And no his parents have never done this before, the just inviting of him. I will definitely be sure to talk to my husband when he gets back.
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• Canada
13 Oct 07
Does it really matter what other's think of you? When two people marry, "the two shall become as one" What matters is what type of person you are inside. If you and your husband know that your a kind soul. Then it should'nt be relevant. After seeing various posts from you, you seem to be insecure, always wondering if you messed up, who likes you, who dosn't ! relax, have a good time with life !
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
Thanks and you are right and I am very insecure. But sometimes my husband doesn't help me much in that area.
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@bdazzled (132)
• Philippines
14 Oct 07
as odd as it is you really should think about this. what is the reason why he went alone there? and if there is something they should talk about you should have been there because you are already a part of their family.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I know and thats what really bothers me. Now I feel like an outsider instead of part of their family.
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@heartonfire (4119)
• Denmark
13 Oct 07
well,first of all it's a lack of respect for them not to include u when they make an invitation..and secondly..did your husband even ask you if you wanna go??.i mean,at least from my point of view these things are discussed...and decided toghether..and the common sense sais its politely to invite the person next to you..so i think you should have told your husband it bothers you..it is him who you should talk to first of all..and maybe even ask him if his parents have something against you
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
No one asked me if I wanted to go. I was totally left out of the decision making process on this one. I have tried to talk to my husband about it, but he didn't find it odd at all his parents left me out. I will speak to him again about it when he gets home on Sunday.
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@talisman (1300)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Yes, I find it odd that your in-laws didn't invite you along with your husband. I have in-laws that don't like me at all, though, so if they did that to me, I'd know why. Do you get along with your in-laws? If not, I'm guessing that that's the reason why they didn't invite you. However, I find it much more odd that your husband didn't even mention this trip to you until the last second. He really should have mentioned the trip and ticket right away, so you knew what was going on. I would definately talk to him about this as soon as he returns. He should have talked to his parents about why you weren't invited as soon as he received his ticket and I find it strange that he didn't.
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
We do get along. I spent 2 weeks there over the summer. Well at least I think we get along. I have tried to talk to my husband about it, but he doesn't find the situation odd at all. Its really strange.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
13 Oct 07
I dont think your reaction is odd at all and quite frankly KUDOS to you for not snapping cause you can bet I sure as hell would have..Not only would I have been angry that #1 our possible plans for the weekend werent even considered but also #2 the fact that I was ignored and #3 the fact that my husband would have the b@lls to ask me for a ride to the airport and THATS how i find out about it all...My husband would have gotten a serious b!tch-out and a good swift kick in the teeth! So definately a hardcore Kudos to you for keeping your cool.. I am curious, is there some sort of animosity between you and his family or is this a first??
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Well, I am not exactly what they wanted as a daughter in law. They wanted a cute airhead like his brother married and I am a down to Earth Southern girl thats a little chunky. And we had a rocky start in the beginning (as in they tried to talk my husband out of marrying me) but I thought we had gotten over that--and in fact I spent 2 weeks with them this summer. I just find this whole situation odd and I did try to talk to my husband about it, but he doesn't find it odd at all.
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@gexi1987 (329)
• China
13 Oct 07
well friend.i guess you are over reacting.your husband is very important to you as a spouse and he's equally very significant to his parents as a son.so why not just forgive the old people's ignorance which may result from their eager to family gathering or even amnesia.
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
13 Oct 07
I would feel rather upset if this happened to me. My husband takes me everywhere and he would have told his parents that if I could not come along, he would not go either. I think you have a right to react as it is. If it was for the reason, that they did not have enough, your husband should have said no. Even if your in-laws did not like you, that is one reason why he should have said no, just in case, they had some juicy tidbit on you or had the girl over there they thought he should have married instead of you. And if it was that they were planning something nice for you or it was business, you husband should have told you that it was personal business and nothing to do with you, like maybe he had to do their tax returns, etc.
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
Exactly, all I want is to be left in the loop and feel like I am part of the family instead of some unsightly baggage.
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@catbvq (364)
• Philippines
13 Oct 07
I think it's quite rude of them for not inviting you, after all you are their daughter-in-law. Don't get me wrong, I'm not insinuating something but I think it's a sign that they don't accept you in their family. When you get the chance, try to find out whey they seem not like you and try to win their hearts. It's a big factor in a marriage to be able to get along with your in-laws.
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Yes, I know. And I thought we did get along. So this whole thing is like a slap in the face to me. Hopefully I can finds what is up.
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@Lifez2short (4962)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Oh heck no my hubby would have been finding his own ride to the airport. That was the rudest and meanest thing his parent could have done. Do you get along with his parents? I would be heart broken if my hubby actually left without me.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
I thought about it, but I guess I am trying to be the bigger person here. It was very rude and mean and I can't believe they did it. I thought we got along, but now I am not so sure.
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13 Oct 07
Yes. I do think this is kinda odd. If this happened to me I would be kicking up a bit of a fuss about it. My mother always asks my husband along with me when I visit her and vice versa when he visits his. I think they should have asked you to come along or at least asked you both if you were busy or if you would mind them stealing him from you for the weekend. well, I would ask him why they never mentioned it to you earlier or indeed invited you along aswell. Debs
@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
I will. I always ask him to visit my parents with me.
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@missybal (4490)
• United States
15 Oct 07
Not only do I think it sound odd, it's just wrong on the part of your husband. What ever the reason for him to have not even told you until he asked to be driven to the airport is so wrong. He is not acting at all like a husband should. He should at least say something to you, even if he needed to get away because of school he should have said something. I would be very worried that perhaps the thing he is trying to get away from is you. Even if things seemed okay before that you never know when you've had rocky times with him and with his parents that they have been seeded thoughts against you. I would not let my husband get away with it. When and if he comes back I would be sure to make him talk and tell you why he went away without saying anything to you in advance. And why he felt he couldn't tell you sooner and why he couldn't have you come too. There has to be a reason and don't let him get away with telling you there isn't. You owe it to yourself. A lot of times people think they have a great relationship and then one of them drops a boomshell that they aren't happy and want out. To have a good marriage you have to talk. I hope you have luck when he returns home. I don't at all think your over reacting... I just wouldn't want you to under react. life is short and love is complicated.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
19 Oct 07
Thanks, we talked about it when he returned and I don't think it was anything more than his parents wanting to see him.
@twowizdom (861)
• Philippines
13 Oct 07
i think its your husband's fault for not asking you if you wanna go or for telling you the reason why your in-laws wants him to visit. Maybe they have a family problem that they don't want others to know thats why your in-laws didn't bother to ask you if you wanna come
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
maybe. It is possible, but why would they think he wouldn't tell me anyways?
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@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
14 Oct 07
Yes, thats odd. Youre tha wife of their son so it is good to feel taht they are your daughter. Maybe, they have a reason. In a way, I Maybe your in laws dont have enough money to buy you both a ticket... but at least they should have talk to both of you or to their son regarding the reason. Then maybe if you can manage yourself a ticket then you could come along with your husband. At least you feel invited. Because of what happen, even if you have the money you would think twice if you would buy yourself a ticket because you dont know if they really dont want you to come along. I guess you should talk to your husband regarding this. He might could explain why... but please let him know how you feel so taht next time it wont happen again. My in laws right now, they act as if they dont see me. I am not yet married to their son, I guess that is their reason. Or should I say that they dont like me for their son. It shows and I know the feeling. So even if you are not in the same situation as I do, I know how it feels being ignored in a way. But dont feel bad. You didnt say anything about your relationship with your in laws. I think its not fair to conclude, maybe it was just a pure mistake, who knows. but your husband he could have speak for you in his parents. You know your husbands well... with that maybe there is a family problem that they want to keep for a while. You just need to talk to your husband.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
15 Oct 07
Yes, my husband and I need to talk about this and various other things. I feel invisiable to him and his family and its not a good feeling.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
13 Oct 07
This is beyond odd. It is rude and very discourteous for the inlaws and your husband above all to treat you so insignificantly. I think you are a very nice person for not losing your temper. I would have. There could be reasons such as, they could have had financial problems and could only afford a ticket for your husband, but that should have been said. I can't believe they did that to you. Excluding you from the family surely doesn't make you feel welcome at all! Not to mention your husband not even saying anything until he needs a ride to the airport. I would have just told him since you weren't invited, you aren't his taxi cab and if he needs a ride then call a cab. When he comes home you really should tell him how you feel about this. It is not fair to you to be treated so badly. Otherwise, I would just use this weekend alone to enjoy yourself and maybe treat yourself to something nice! You deserve it! Try to think positive. Your alone and have time to do whatever it is that you want with no worries.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
13 Oct 07
I have been doing some things I wouldn't get to do if he were home. I am taking a friend to the outlet mall today and I watched a historical chick flick (which he would have hated) last night. And I have been staying up late. He goes to bed early so this is my chance to stay up til my old hours. I do wish the communication was better in this situation. And I can't think of why I was left out. It is very hurtful and rude of them. Makes me want to go see my folks for Thanksgiving and let him go back to his parents alone for that holiday.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
15 Oct 07
I can totally understand how you feel about that. My ex-husband's family loved to exclude me from activities if at all possible. Many times he would drive to visit them without me and that was fine by me. I stayed home alone, got a lot of things done and enjoyed me time. I just tried to see the light in the dark I guess. But I know how hurtful it can be.
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• United States
13 Oct 07
Not only do I think that it's odd that your in-laws just invited him, I also think that it's odd that your husband didn't even discuss it with you and didn't fight for you. It would have been nice if he told them no since you were not invited. I'm sorry they did that to you. Do *67 and call over there and ask them what is going on. I think you have a right to know.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I will ask him about it when I pick him up tomorrow. I went out and had a good day with a friend instead of worrying about this all day. And I am glad I did.
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• United States
14 Oct 07
That's great that you were able to go out and enjoy yourself. Maybe it was a good thing that he went alone then. If you had to go with him you would have been forcing a smile in front of your in-laws instead of having a nice time with a friend. Wishing you the best. Hopefully he will have a very very very good reason for all of this.
• China
14 Oct 07
maybe the old couple want to have a visit with their son only.they are old ,sometimes they hope to come back to the old age when they three persons is a happy family. so dont care about it ,just wait your husband back and have a talk with him.At that time you may get a good answer.
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
15 Oct 07
I hope so. Thanks for responding.