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Hurt by Daughter’s Travel Plans
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 27, 2025 | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
WOW, WOW some of these posts are over the top. Here is another thought, parents of the young lady are only 90 minutes from her husband's parents so if I were her parents I would rent a hotel room 1 a month drive to see his parents, spend time with them without the kids and then when the kids do come into town make it a complete family gathering with both sets of parents for just 1 night maybe you will learn something you didn't know like his parents can't travel, or relationship is better with them than you. Maybe accommodations are better or flights are cheaper and more affordable. Good luck Dave
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You gave the positive answer! When the daughter got married, did Mom and Dad become friends with the new in-laws. 90 minutes is not a big drive today, either way. New friends are always fun!
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An idea worth trying at least once. If nothing else, some unknown family dynamics might be learned. But it will only work if it’s gone into with a helpful and pleasant attitude. Otherwise it could make a bad situation worse. Also I would clear the visit with my daughter before talking to her in-laws. Just in case, and I would frame my proposal as a ‘just want to be friendly’ visit, not anything deeper or contentious.