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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are talking about seeing your parents - you go more often. Just you. If they have the money and cost keeps you from going, mention that. They might gladly cover your cost. Go. Same with siblings. It's important to go, even if it's just you.[/quote]

I could not go more than once a year. What do you do? [/quote]

Think about it this way. Depending on your age - let's say you are 45 (a pretty fair representative age on DCUM). That means your mom is about 70 and your dad is about 72-73. Based on demographics and age, your mom will likely live to 87 (give or take) and your dad about 10 more years. Thus, based on your once a year pattern, you will see your Dad 10 more times in his lifetime and your mom about 15 more times. Of those times, how many times will it be because they are in the hospital or have other major health issues? Or would you rather see them when they are active and can go to dinner or a play or whatever.

In other words, suck it up and go see your parents because they won't be around much longer and baring some interpersonal issue between you and them, you will be sadder if you don't.[/quote]

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