another “at what age” question- travel

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, DH has an intense provider complex, so we pay for adult kids and his parents anytime they visit. He does this at the cost of delaying his retirement well past the traditional age. I wish the kids and my in-laws would recognize the sacrifice and decline, but both seem more than pleased to take advantage.

I don’t buy that plane tickets are what is delaying retirement “well past” when he would otherwise be in a position to retire. If you’re not in a financial position to do so, be honest. You are expecting mind reading and saying someone who believes what their father/son tells them is “taking advantage”.

Are you the stepmother?