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So my MIL and GIL have been in my house for the past 2 weeks...

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  1. Hooker

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    ...and me and the wife have been grateful for all their help, but at some point, we just want to be alone. At this point, they are causing more stress than helping. How do you politely tell someone that you want them out of your house while they think they are helping?
     
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  3. Germ

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    Dear, blank

    It's time my wife, daughter and I learn to live with each other on our own. We are very thankful for your time and help these past weeks.
     
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    Simple, get your wife to do it.
     
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    Leave the front door open and their car running
     
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    Simply quit closing the bathroom door in the morning.
     
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    ...don't go away mad just go away.
     
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    What Isaac said. Delegate.

    Or just make it awkward for them.
     
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  9. Hooker

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    My wife does not have the heart to tell them to leave. She is too nice.
     
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    "The wife and I realize how lucky we are to have had your help this past two weeks, but we also realize you have responsibilities at home that need to be taken care of. We are grateful for the help and hope that once she gets a little older you will want to have more time with her. Is there anything we can do to help you for your trip home?"
     
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    Let the brother-in-law come back and have him tell them to leave. They will be mad at him and leave. Then have the wife kick him out for causing trouble. Pretty simple. Kill two birds with one stone.

    Tim
     
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  12. Rich71

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    Leave this thread open on your computer at home until they see it. Might hurt their feelings at first but at least they will know you were trying to find a nice way to let them know.
     
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    T-bag them
     
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  14. KyleLewis

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    Simple. "She is getting overwhelmed and needs some time to get readjusted. The house is so chaotic, she can't relax without feeling guilty. She doesn't want to hurt you so she won't tell you how she feels. Don't tell her I told you I don't want her to be upset. Thanks for all your help, we really appreciate it."
     
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    This is good or you could go with the time tested, get the hell out of my *****es:)
     
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    I go with the Motley Crew quote.....Vince Neil wouldn't lie to you
     
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    My wife blames me and I blame her. We've both mastered the art of throwing each other under the bus. Hahah
     
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    Just ask them when they plan to head back home and tell them you guys are good and really appreciate all they've done for you all and you'd like to take it from here. Maybe just talk to one of them at a time.
    Or play good cop bad cop. Have your wife blame it on you and that you really want to go as a family now.
     
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    Just tell them that you both are stressing out about being on your own with the baby and just need to get it over with, it's too much stress wondering and worrying about it.
     
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    We really have enjoyed the help, but we need to start finding our own routine and way to get along...
     
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    And ask them if they can bring you a newspaper while your in there too. Tell them you feel comfortable with it since its like they live there now.
     
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