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How do I stop my SIL from meddling?

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So my sister-in-law has this habit of showing up unannounced, and honestly, it’s getting out of hand. Last week she walked in while we were arguing about money — not full on fight, but just trying to figure stuff out — and she starts giving my husband advice like she’s some kind of marriage expert. Like, we didn’t ask for it. And he just nods along, even changed his mind about our budget because *she* said we were being too strict. It’s not just that. She texts him daily, asks where I am, what I’m doing, and now she’s even commented on how I discipline our toddler. Said I’m "too harsh" because I made him sit in timeout for throwing toys. My own husband told me later she had a point?? I’ve talked to him, but he says she’s just trying to help and that I’m overreacting. idk, maybe I am, but it feels like she’s part of our marriage now and I didn’t sign up for that. We’re thinking about separating, not just because of her but this is making everything worse. How do I get through to him that her being in our business isn’t normal?

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    Mia Anderson

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    19 days ago

    Ugh I've been there. My brother used to do the same thing — show up with takeout like it was a free pass to stay for hours. What finally worked was my husband and I sitting down and having a blunt talk. He had to be the one to set the boundary with his sister cause it wasn’t my place to come at her. We started small — he told her no more unannounced visits, just text first. And when she gave unsolicited advice, he’d say “thanks, but we’re working it out” and change the subject. Took a few times but she got the hint. Also you might want to chat with your husband alone about how her input makes you feel — not in a “you’re wrong” way but “I feel undermined when we’re trying to figure things out and someone jumps in.” He might not even realize how much it stings. We still get a little side-eye when we dont answer her 12 texts but honestly? Peace at home is worth it

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