Re: anniversary celebrations.and mil
This. I know its annoying but in the long run, this is a small sacrifice. Besides, the last thing you want is your husband to be annoyed/hurt or whatever b/c MIL is unhappy/complaining that she’s not wanted at this dinner. Keep hubby relaxed on that day, and do not give MIL any reason to complain.
Yep. This is exactly what I’d recommend. A week or so after the anniversary, pick a random night and simply have your husband tell MIL that you two are going out to eat. Don’t make it seem like anything special and don’t even mention words like “anniversary” or “celebration”. Make it seem like a simple/boring dinner.