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[quote=Anonymous]Tell her the vacation is a chance for you and DH to reconnect and strengthen your marriage, that it’s a chance to spend some last time together before you’re empty nesters, and you and she can do a long weekend together going to X [some place she’s interested in that’s more feasible].

You just have to tell her. What you really want to know is how to tell her without hurting her feelings, and that’s not possible but also not your responsibility. Be kind and be honest. If she pushes back, you can get into how it’s also a factor that she and the kids are on very different wavelengths in terms of activity level and things they want to do, and right now you want to focus on maximizing time with the kids.

If your mom has any friends or similar-aged relatives, suggest a group tour trip for her, one that’s designed for people her age and stage.

Of course she’d prefer to go with you. It’s the most emotionally comfortable for her. But it doesn’t work for you and ultimately, if she’s complaining and dissatisfied, it’s not eat experience for her either. [/quote]

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