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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only people I know vacationing with parents/inlaws are those who couldn't afford to travel otherwise, or at least not at that level or destination. [/quote] Not true in my case. My in-laws are MC and their kids are all getting by—not rich, but can’t splurge on nice lodging or even airfare. Except for us—we’re pretty well off and can afford to stay at nicer places/airfare to international destinations. When everyone tries to decide on a place, it’s always to the lowest common denominator. The parents will “generously” pay for the lodging but it’s some janky place in a crappy destination. Meanwhile, everyone is forced to pay for gas to drive out there, use precious PTO, and rotate cooking for each other. It is not a vacation—it’s a favor to the parents who want a fantasy of everyone together in a close-knit family. Bubbling underneath is a lot of resentment, but they turn a blind eye to it and continue with the illusion.[/quote]
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