chevymonza t1_jbhmx97 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 2:36 AM

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Sigh, yeah.....family members are difficult to eliminate from one's life entirely. Forced to cross paths now and then.

AmargithHuld t1_jbim3wq wrote on March 9, 2023 at 8:39 AM

I hear you.

I was «lucky»

I was taken abroad by my husbands promotion, so I only see them when I go back.

About 2 years ago, I made it clear i was no longer interested in seeing my father or his side of the family, so I stopped flying over for Christmas.

Now I only go back for my mom and friends and during an event for her side of the family, where I endure my brothers - for now.

We’ll see how long that lasts.

But honest - it’s lifted a weight off my shoulders in a way I wasnt expecting.

And I finally get to enjoy the Yuletide ❤️

100% recommend ;)

chevymonza t1_jblssc5 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 11:21 PM

That sounds wonderful!! I tried to move to Europe after my first visit in my early twenties. Didn't work out, but I've been telling my husband that if his company ever has jobs over yonder, that he needs to consider it!