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It's unfortunate to be in such a situation. I was in a similar situation involving a few friends we sometimes would celebrate Christmas with. I mentioned to my wife that I thought they were a bit opinionated because I'm not a drinker. One thing led to another and finally they attacked my manhood. well, I told her that I would be glad to drop her off there if she wanted to be in their company but I would no longer stand for it. There were an exchange of heated words and now we no longer speak to them. I can't say you can do the same in your situation but if they can't keep their remarks to themselves maybe you should spend that day somewhere else. With friends perhaps. They'll get the message.
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"Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife." If you do not think you can cope with the negativity, then just say you feel like staying home and don't go. Once you stand up for yourself up in this way, perhaps your husband will take your complaints more seriously. Even if he doesn't, he will see that you refuse to put up with their rudeness, and you get some much needed peace and quiet for yourself. If you are worried about being alone, see if you can spend the holiday with friends, or make plans to contact your family by phone or through an online messaging program, like Skype. ETA: I noticed you said that your family is in another country. Would it be possible for you to plan to fly out to visit them?
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