DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I recently moved from out of state to be closer to family. My mother-in-law and her large extended family have regular gatherings. When we first moved, they were so open to us and invited us to holiday parties and gatherings. I thought that I hit it off well with my husband’s cousin’s wife, who likes to host most of the parties and puts a lot of thought into them. However, since Christmas, we haven’t been invited to any gatherings. In fact, this week, the entire family is going on a weeklong vacation trip to the beach where they will be sharing a huge beach house. My…
