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[quote=Anonymous]I see both sides here, and for what it's worth I am in an international marriage. However, I think you and your husband need to work this out as a relationship issue (possibly with the help of a counselor). The kids also belong to him. He is a co-parent. Whatever his wishes are, they need to be equally respected. If he doesn't want to be separated from them for 2-3 months each year, I think you need to hear that. It doesn't matter what other families do or what is normal in other contexts. Both parents need to be happy for the kids not to feel torn or guilty. The last thing you want to do is turn this into some kind of power struggle and have it affect your children's self-understanding as they grow up. A healthy family dynamic would be a priority for me personally in terms of my children's well-being over other benefits to be gained by time spent abroad. [/quote]
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