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[quote=Anonymous]I see this with my in-laws. My oldest BIL, who sleeps over at my MIL's and who takes care of the daily issues, is the one she has the least appreciation for. My other BIL comes to help every week, and she also complains about him. My husband and I live on a different continent, and the rare times we visit, due to Covid, it's like we're the angels visiting from heaven. It's embarrassing, and unfair, but very typical. We help as much as we can remotely, with medical and financial planning, but it's nothing like being on the ground dealing with stuff every day. Old people are like toddlers - always asking for more, never grateful. [/quote]
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