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[quote=Anonymous]OP, might depend on whether paying/money/budget is a problem. And everyone decides differently and that's ok. For me I inherited a little money. Rather than say, buy a condo somewhere as a second home, I consider it travel money. I pay freely to encourage adult children to attend ..for example, their cousin's weddings or join us for holidays. With a a significant other (as long as the other is significant). We pay for visits. I know I would have visited my own parents more if they had paid. Money was so tight when we were a young couple and my parents could have afforded it. We pay for an occasional vacation though to be honest, a lot of young people prefer to pick their own vacation. They have limited time off and have their own ideas.

It's a fine line - have them suggest vacation ideas and honor their preferences. Make it financially -easy- for them to be there. BUT don't count on them wanting to do what you might prefer. Know that they may not be able to give an answer far in advance. I have one who will only be spontaneous, and one that is a planner. Know that you'll have to enjoy whatever arrangements you have made (and eat any additional cost) if it turns out to be just you and your DH.[/quote]

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