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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The OP did say the adult kids have known each other and are friends.  This is probably a family friend child situation from childhood pushed out to adult children.  Still though many times those friendships are like cousins.  A bit forced and sometimes they click genuinely and sometimes not.

But to answer your question OP yes I’ve been on a group vacation and felt bad about my family and I didn’t go with those people again.[/quote]

OP here yes kind of like that. Known each other a long time, have grown into different people. I will admit my kids are not the easy going type, they have strong opinions and can even be judgmental at times. I guess in light of seeing the interactions of the other two families, it made me feel like mine was just not jiving and going along with things easily. I mean for 4 days, they could have been a little more flexible (my kids) and did it for us? I don't know maybe my expectations are too high given that they are now adults

Bottom line I probably won't do that again. Might work for some but not for others. Vacations are meant to relax and rejuvenate not leave even more stressed then when you arrive![/quote]

Go without them next time and enjoy yourself. Be happy for their successes. Everyone is doing their best with what they have. 
Your kids are grown, have some fun for yourself and let them have their moods and natural consequences. Go have fun in retirement and with your various friend groups. 
Drop the rope on your kids but try to get together a couple times a year and support them how you best can (non $$ support). [/quote]

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