Do you share pictures with family members, does it bother you?

Question

My sister in law likes to always have a copy of practically every picture. She respects the fact that we give her only certain pictures, which is something we just started doing recently(me and hubby).. she has tons of picture of me and my family, and she shows them around.

When she visits friends and family through different states she shows them all of our pictures and when we see them, we want to show them but our moment is spoiled because my sist in law already showed them!!.. is this ridiculous? It just bugs me.. do you have the same problem? anyone that does? I don't know how to put an end to this without sounding stupid. please share your thoughts!! thank you!!!

Answer 1

If I were you I would feel totally flattered. I share my pictures with my whole family and my in-laws.. I wouldn't let it get to you, and if it does, talk to her about it.. It sounds like she is just proud to have you as a sister-in-law.. And that's nothing to be mad about. But I understand certain moments you don't want her to share with other people before you get the chance too, so I would reccomend not sending her the photos of events you don't want her to share with.. But either way, I feel she is not in the wrong.

Answer 2

depends on which kinds of pictures you show your family members

Answer 3

It's not ridiculous, that would definately bother me... Just be straight with her and tell her you don't want her to have your -  There's nothing better than the truth :)

Answer 4

How blessed you are to have a sister-in-law that loves you this much. Sounds like she very proud of you and husband. But if this really bothers you this much, in a very kind voice just ask her to not share you family pictures around. But don't be surprised if you've hurt her feelings. This gal likes you and your family... I am jealous!!!

Answer 5

only send her some pictures and keep the best ones for yourselves so that YOU can show them to your family

Answer 6

wow!!!  i dont care.

Answer 7

Don't give her anymore pictures or don't tell her that you've taken them

Answer 8

I have to honest - it sounds like you are wasting your energy being so harrassed by this. Just keep limiting what pics you do give and maybe her relentless pride in you will slow down!

She obviously thinks that you are yours are the bees knees! - can you feel a little sorry for her enthusiasm?

Good luck and don't get so worried.

Answer 9

You are always entitled to your feelings, but your sister in law loves you guys and wants to show you off! that's a compliment! Bet yet it can get annoying at the same time.

If i were you I would kind of make a joke out of it. I would be like 'I am giving you this picture but I want to be the first one to show! I know how excited you get when you get a new picture!" Just making it loving, not mean but she will get the point, and you don't have to sound like a jerk either. Sometimes its hard when we have to tell the people we love that something is bothering them but I hope she knows its coming from a good place!!

Answer 10

Hi Laura yes that is strange,i would not like it.. but her life may be not as good as yours so she enjoys living through you.. save your favorite photos for yourself..