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[quote=Anonymous]How do people navigate this?

They recognize that their 25 year old son is an adult with his own leave at work, his own finances to go on vacations and his own desires to spend time with his significant other.

It’s not a good look when you’re planning a trip that automatically includes him. Whether or not he has a girlfriend, you don’t assume he’s going to be part of what you deem is a “family vacation.” Again, HE’S 25.

Your use of the word “angle” is telling. If he asks about his significant other attending, he’s not trying to be manipulative, which is what the word “angle” implies.

What to do: 
Let him know you’re planning a trip to Coconut Island and would love to include him and Larla if their schedules allow. Knowing the young people might be more strapped for money, you’re in a position to split the cost of the tickets with them and pay half. Give them a week to check their calendars and get back to you either way. Be fine with whatever their answer is. [/quote]

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