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[quote=Anonymous]Absolutely, OP.  I was just thinking this, as we spent break with my side of the family.  The cousins are the same age as me, and their children the same age as mine, and they genuinely love each other's personalities (NOT just because they are cousins).  It is amazing to see them pick up where they left off.  I loved spending time with people who know me and love me for who I am, not what we can do for them.  We can also laugh about our family in good spirits.

Today we are spending with DH's family.  Which is fine, they are nice enough; but I know they judge and they are not happy people to begin with.  They also like DH and us to join them for a beach week that I hate, in a place and with people who are depressed; and I am feeling that right now.  I don't say anything negative about it to DH or DC, because I want them to try to enjoy it.  Actually, they are not crazy about it either; especially since we have so little vacation time.

Holidays certainly are not the same with DHs family.  I try my best to be supportive, and not say anything to DH or DC.  I want them to know both sides.  But your post is timely, in that there really is nothing like holidays with people who really, truly care about you, and who you can have huge, multiple belly laughs with - and who truly love you!

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