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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First, I totally think it's shitty of him to plan this.

But, if you're well off enough to afford it (and sound like you are), I am also in the minority that you should go.  [b]I'm a go along to get along kind of person.  [/b]

The entire rest of the family is going, and you say your family is close.  And you say it's a meaningful destination for them.  So I think your nuclear family should all go.  [/quote]

I think this is what you need to decide...  You'll experience many things in life where someone is in the wrong or doing something you have a problem with.  How important is it for you to maintain these relationships in light of whatever it is?  In this case the trip seems like a major inconvenience and plain wrong.  However, if you don't go it may cause a rift for years if not for the next generation. However, you may not care.  I can't imagine this is the only time your brother has acted like this.  You can be "right" and not go and politely explain why but you also have to understand the consequences.

My father is the type who wants to please everyone.  People love him and he has many friends.  But often times I think he lets people walk all over him or he simply ignores egregious behavior.  He must want to have friends more than he wants to limit or end a friendship over some of the things his friends do.

I personally wouldn't go because my own kids and wellbeing would come first.  However, I have a few close friends and mostly go on double dates with other couples.  I tend to concentrate on my career and my husband.  In other words, I'm not trying to win a popularity contest. [/quote]

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