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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It amazes me that people on DCUM have such rich families they are disappointed the parents don't offer to pay for flights in addition to accomodations. I can't even imagine. [/quote]

Actually, these IL's spring for most things, so the spoiled DIL expects them to spring for EVERYTHING. So gross. [/quote]

How do we know that these ILs spring for most things?

It's not really great when older parents make demands on their younger children's budgets in these ways. Would have been so much better to have had a convo - "we would like to celebrate our retirement and these are the options." But basically saying "this is what we are doing" and not saying, but expecting "and you'll need to cough up a couple grand for it" is just bad. [/quote]

Everyone is an adult and say "that won't work this year"[/quote]

Yes, agree. But is it really that hard for the older parents to think through? Look I was raised to defer as much as possible to the in law as a sign of respect. Fortunately my ILs are pretty good and I know my FIL appreciates my patience with my MIL. I might find it hard to say "it won't work this year" - thank god we've never had to. [/quote]

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