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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People have really polarized opinions about Covid. Sounds like everyone else is on the same page and you are at the other end of the spectrum. You feel disregarded. But I bet they do too. You think you are right and I bet they do too. You want them to pick you and they probably want you to pick them. In other words you’re both doing the same thing and feeling the same way. [/quote]

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OP here. It’s not about who’s right. I respect their different approach. It’s just my brother’s unwillingness to ever compromise and my parents enabling it. They already dictated the day, time, and place. They didn’t listen to my preferences. [b]This is an ongoing pattern for most holidays - my brother sets the conditions. [/b]

When I care about someone and want to see them, I try to respect and accommodate their concerns within reason. Even if I think it’s unnecessary or stupid.

Also, my kids are always masked at school and indoor playdates. So the risk from the unmasked family gathering is not the same. I’m not saying my approach is better, just that I wish my family cared enough about me to take the tests that I’m offering to get them.

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Welp, you know who they are then. The question is, are you going to continue to acquiesce? Or are you ready to set a boundary even though you will be seen as the "bad guy"? Because as you know, you can stay home but they are not all going to "see the light." You will be the b*tch. This is always how it plays out, am I right? Are you ready to be okay with that? If not, then you're going to have to suck it up again this year until you're ready to say "enough."[/quote]

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