When expecting a visit from family, what should you do if your spouse takes off every time they arrive? This can be a challenge for any family – especially if your spouse tends to be unpredictable or avoidant when it comes to meeting your extended family. To help make those family visits more enjoyable for everyone involved, here are some tips for managing this situation.
First, it's important to try and understand why your spouse has this aversion to seeing family members. Is it an issue with your parents, or something else going on in your relationship? Talking openly together about these feelings can help you both come to an agreement on how to handle future family visits.
Another useful strategy is to create rules together with your spouse that you can both agree to before family meetings. This might include setting a certain time limit for family gatherings, or deciding how much interaction is acceptable. Setting these boundaries can help your spouse feel more comfortable with the idea of seeing your family.
It is often helpful to have a back-up plan in case your spouse gets overwhelmed during family visits. Having a way to step away and take a break can help to lessen the stress and allow all your family members to reconnect. If your spouse is feeling anxious and unwilling to stay, consider having them join in from another room or take a walk to clear their head.
No matter the situation, it is important to respect your spouse's feelings and to try and work together to manage family visits successfully. With open communication, reasonable expectations and a willing attitude, you can both enjoy spending quality time with family members.
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