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[quote=Anonymous]My DS1's live-in GF came on a few trips with us. We were able to afford it, and we liked her and were happy to have her along. It seemed very weird to me to think about taking DS1 with us but not his partner. Of course, we asked him first if he wanted her to come. If he had said no, we would not have invited her. They later broke up and he moved out, but I certainly do not begrudge those trips. I look at it from the perspective of someone who played a big role in caring for ILs in their 90s--not day-to-day physical care, but helping to make sure their needs were met, helping to manage their finances, freeing up time for DH to visit them several times a week, etc. From this perspective: You never know which girlfriend is going to end up helping your child stay connected to his family or hindering that. You never know which one is going to end up raising your grandchildren. What is the downside to being welcoming and inclusive?[/quote]
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