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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a son problem. My son called to tell me he didn't let his wife know that I was coming. He just wants me to let it go and says it will all smooth over.[/quote]

And you know why he's got a problem?

It's because you are overbearing and his wife isn't a doormat.

STEP BACK. [/quote]

Why is it overbearing to want to go on a trip you're paying for? I discussed in advance with my son. He agreed. I'm the problem here?[/quote]

Yes, because you're not considering that his wife has an equal voice which may be different than your son's. If he can't even tell her these essentials until the last minute, then clearly he's too much under your thumb and thus, you probably have an overbearing personality.

Next time, you talk to the wife first, as an acknowledgment that usually women are the schedulers and planners in the couple (not always, but looks like it here), and as a gesture of peace. Then you double check with your son to see if it's alright with him too. Don't say anything one that you wouldn't say to the other. Treat them as equal partners.

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