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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Community centers often have activities and classes, even  excursions to museums, etc. Some areas have senior centers with gyms for those over 55, and various activities.

I bet your parents are bragging to their friends about how they do so much with you and their friends are guilt tripping their adult children "Larla does x, y and z with her parents."

You have to keep setting boundaries otherwise they will indeed expect you to revolve your life around them. Also, don't be surprised if they shun the idea of being with old people, even if those are their peers.[/quote]

Thank you! It has been very difficult setting boundaries with them because they act like I forced them to move here, when in reality I wish they had stayed with their friend circle. They are fairly independent and would have been fine with some limitations and a little help. But they are up here now and I am trying so hard not to give in to the manipulation.

I’m not sure if they brag to their friends because it feels like all they do is complain about how little I do for them (reality check, I talk to them every day and run errands for them several times a week, and visit with my kids weekly). It’s just wearing on my self esteem but I also feel worse when I cut them off completely, so I’m just trying to find a balance.

Thanks so much for the suggestions and advice. I have to constantly remind myself that I’m a good daughter and their expectations are unrealistic. [/quote]

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