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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm guessing it's more about the way the ILs are approaching it. If they had said "We are retiring and it would mean the world to us if you guys could join us on a special vacation this summer to celebrate. We can afford to pay for food and the house, but we have to ask you guys to pay for your airfare and car. We appreciate you taking the time off work and doing this as your vacation this year!" Instead, it sounds like they told everyone about the "gift" as though they are being generous and selfless, and have totally glossed over the financial and personal expenses that come with it. It's annoying and self centered. My MIL was like that. We just got better about saying no.[/quote] +100000000 [/quote] I think this trip sounds like a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a birthday and have some valuable family time, but I also 100 percent agree that this was the better way to handle it, not as a gift.[/quote]
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