Dear Amy: He tells me, “Don't give us gifts, save up for the trip.” But it's not just the cost; I don't like staying by myself at an Airbnb.
I am a boomer widow and I live alone on a limited income.My son, daughter-in-law and grandson moved to another state, about an eight-hour drive from where I live.Even though he lives in a three-bedroom home, my son wants me to stay in an Airbnb when I visit.
However, families with new babies sometimes feel stressed to the breaking point. You don’t mention your daughter-in-law, but she may be struggling with postpartum issues that make the prospect of in-house overnight visits overwhelming.All the same, he has created a firm boundary, and if you want to see this little family, you seem to have no choice but to work within it.
Maria is aware of Mom’s passing and hasn’t called, did not attend the funeral, and did not express her condolences.We also are not comfortable attending her pre-wedding celebrations. If she doesn’t, you should tell her, “As a family, we share our celebrations and sorrows. We were disappointed not to hear from you after mom died. She lived a good and long life, and you were an important part of that.”
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