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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am the OP sorry I have taken so long to get back to everyone I have been busy with work lately. To answer some of the questions I would say I initiate the phone calls probably about 80% of the time.

How the conversation went down was my son brought up that he is excited to finally have a vacation with DIL because they both have been stressed at work and really need a vacation. DIL responded by saying yes we are going screen free and I can't wait to not have to answer to anyone and just spend time being 100% focused on each other and the relationship. Son didn't say anything back and the conversation just shifted to the latest sports game on TV.[/quote]

OMG so your son did say that he is stressed from work and needs to unwind and is really looking forward to this time on vacation with his wife.  He is completely on board with going screen free.

My DH has a busy job and has phone calls even when he comes home.  It is really hard for him to unwind.  Again this is why people are choosing screen free on vacations these days, to unwind, relax.

I can't believe the PP's who are suggesting the wife is controlling and abusive.  The son even said he has been stressed at work and is looking forward to this time away. People don't understand the ton of phone calls and screen time that work involves.  Its nice to unplug from that.  This is what that couple were saying.

OP just before their trip I would ring and tell them to have a great time.  I would say that you will not call to give them time to relax and if he wants to catch up, you will leave it with him to call you.  That gives him time to relax and not worry, it lets him know its on him to call you.  Perhaps after a few days and they have relaxed they may call family to check in or they may really not want to.  Just let them relax and unwind at their own pace, you have simply forgotten how exhausting working can be.[/quote]

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