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re: I’m ok with staying home on Christmas Day. Why is that bad?
Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:41 pm to TexasTiger08
Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:41 pm to TexasTiger08
Is anyone actually mad you’re not going? Sounds like nobody is unless your sister is and that part wasn’t in the OP.
I cant imagine any reasonable person would be mad their sibling doesn’t drive 4.5 hours for Christmas. Especially if you’re married and have in laws.
I cant imagine any reasonable person would be mad their sibling doesn’t drive 4.5 hours for Christmas. Especially if you’re married and have in laws.
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Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:41 pm to TexasTiger08
How I handle these types of things.
“Can’t wait to come, looking forward to it.”
Day before,
“Man, wife has the shits really bad. I think it’s either food poisoning or Covid. Looks like we won’t be able to make it. Damn, we were so excited about coming.”
Also, if you have to go somewhere, never stay at relatives house. Always get a hotel room. No drama, plus, at any time, you can always have forgotten something at hotel and have to go back and get it.
“Can’t wait to come, looking forward to it.”
Day before,
“Man, wife has the shits really bad. I think it’s either food poisoning or Covid. Looks like we won’t be able to make it. Damn, we were so excited about coming.”
Also, if you have to go somewhere, never stay at relatives house. Always get a hotel room. No drama, plus, at any time, you can always have forgotten something at hotel and have to go back and get it.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:56 pm to LouisianaLady
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s anyone actually mad you’re not going? Sounds like nobody is unless your sister is
Sister was complaining to mom
Posted on 12/19/22 at 9:58 pm to WestCoastAg
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have absolutely no fricking clue how you even came close to that takeaway but alright
You’re on the side of my not going makes me kind of a (insert whatever word you choose here).
Then you said you would tread carefully if you were me celebrating Christmas with parents when they get back in town, because that might upset sister even more.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:06 pm to TexasTiger08
I can it your way. But the flip side is seeing your family when it's possible. Lost my uncle last month. We always said we need to get together sometime. He only lived hour and half away. Things always came up. Just never no when these things happen.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:11 pm to TexasTiger08
Your right. frick her
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:14 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:i literally said you were not wrong for doing so and that you had every right to choose to spend your christmas with your wifes family
You’re on the side of my not going makes me kind of a (insert whatever word you choose here).
quote:do you not see how this might come across as you purposely avoiding her?
Then you said you would tread carefully if you were me celebrating Christmas with parents when they get back in town, because that might upset sister even more.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:48 pm to TexasTiger08
That's selfish baw.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:58 pm to TexasTiger08
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She has come to town a handful of times and never visits me…I just accept that’s how things are, but somehow she gets offended by my not wanting to stop by
she's a woman I take it
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:00 pm to TexasTiger08
We never go anywhere or allow anyone at our house on Christmas day. Circumstances require that we see my in-laws on Christmas Eve this year, and I even hate that. They better be out my house by supper time.
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 11:01 pm
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:13 pm to GeauxTigers0107
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We invite everyone from both sides to come and usually end up with 40 or so people at the house.
Well you can’t really fit 40 people “IN” a trailer but I understand what you mean
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:31 pm to TexasTiger08
I got the in-law Christmas out of the way this past weekend at my SIL's house. I'm glad I got that behind me. My 2 younger sons and their better halves will come by sometime on Sunday. The oldest and his family are in NC and they are staying home for the Santa thing with the grands, I get it. Back in the day when our kids were little, I hated traveling for Christmas.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:42 pm to TexasTiger08
Aint no way im driving 9 hrs round trip on Xmas day to be with 9 kids. No freakin way. Maybe Thanksgiving but not Xmas. You have to do what you think is best for your family. She will get over it and if she doesnt oh well.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 12:17 am to TexasTiger08
Stick to your preference life is too short to try and please everyone.
By the way, you’re not the only one with a sibling like that. My siblings are the same.
No rule says you have to visit if you are close.
By the way, you’re not the only one with a sibling like that. My siblings are the same.
No rule says you have to visit if you are close.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 3:58 am to TexasTiger08
If she’s been off work for a week and your parents live near you, why didn’t they travel there for Christmas?
Posted on 12/20/22 at 4:45 am to rltiger
Lying about your intention to come then lying about your wife being sick is shitty.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 5:12 am to TexasTiger08
Plus who wants to visit after what Matt House game up with that allowed jimbo 30 plus points and a win. I would have just driven home as well.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 6:07 am to TexasTiger08
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We don’t have kids. She has 3. My other sister has 6. San Antonio is more of a central location for us. I have a sister there, and my wife’s family is there. I have no problem driving a couple hours on Christmas Day and staying the night. If I add another 5 hours and 3 kids to the equation because someone is a homebody (but still wants to host), then I feel like I’m not getting any relaxation on a weekend, much less a holiday.
It’s makes all the sense in the world that you don’t have any kids and you’re as self-centered as you are. You not doing it for you. You’re doing it for your parents and the fact that there are a limited number of holidays / special occasions where your family is able to all be together.
But don’t let that mere fact intrude into your “relaxation”.
Posted on 12/20/22 at 6:10 am to TexasTiger08
Sounds like you’re just mad at her and are creating excuses not to go. Your life, but the whole “I want to relax but will drive 3 hours” seems a little ridiculous to me
Posted on 12/20/22 at 6:47 am to TexasTiger08
Life is too short for family grudges. Make an effort to know your nieces and nephews and them to know you. Don’t be the one on your death bed with those kinds of regrets.
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