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Why only opposite-sex? Wouldn't you also be texting his mom, and your bf your dad?

I also think that's a bit odd.

Pass. I think it’s a little weird and wouldn’t do it beyond the usual planning group Christmas gifts or something, unless the in law and I actually do become friends and want to be friends. That’s my personal opinion.

I do know couples where the partner talks to the in laws independently though, and that seems to work for them.

If your bf wants to cultivate relationships across family lines, he can take the lead and start texting your parents and see how that goes.

Its a bit odd. When your married with kids it makes more sense.

For now just politely decline

That's dumb.

I'd give him the old "nah fam"

It is indeed odd. Decline politely.

It's creepy, boundary crossing and invasive.

That’s Weird. I text all the time with my MIL but we have a close and friendly relationship. It developed naturally

I’d just ignore his request unless he brings it up to you directly.

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Weird and kinda creepy and no way would I do that!

I’ve been married almost 20 years and I can count the number of times I’ve called my FIL on one hand. And we don’t have a “ bad” relationship.

Maybe suggest a group text instead for the occasional question or update

To me that sounds really weird. I'm not sure I'd be confortable with that. We have a family texting group, everyone communicates in that group. And we get together often for family meals and board games. To me best way to bond is by spending time together as a family

Weird…

Knowing in laws in person , by dinner or holidays not a daily text or calls!!