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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not quite where you sound like you are OP, but I have one parent with whom I have an extremely limited relationship.  I have spent years creating, maintaining, reinforcing pretty stiff boundaries so that I can have a relationship with him, without it being hurtful to me.

For several reasons I haven't totally severed the relationship, but I refuse to let it be a significant part of my life.  I have limited interaction, no significant discussion of any "life issue", no solicitation of or listening to opinions, I don't stay with them when I visit, etc...

I only have young children so I haven't had to answer tough questions yet, but I am positive that the day is not too far off that I have to draw hard lines about interactions with my kids.  It's only a question of when, not if, so my husband and I have spent time talking about that to make sure we're on the same page and ready when it comes.

These things are so difficult, and often filled with so much gray space.  Things can evolve over time also, so it's possible that relationships can ease gently to allow for some interaction w/ kids/grandparents.

But do whatever is best for you and your children.

Good luck.
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