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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t mind a gift of time. I asked my husband for new running shoes, but also for him to make an appointment for me at a local running store and arrange plans with the kids so I can go and shop on a relaxed timeline without feeling rushed.

I think your relative’s requests are excessive because they are regular occurrences. I wouldn’t mind if it was [b]one show at the Kennedy center or one dinner or one weekend getaway[/b]. [/quote]

Kennedy Center?  We tried that one with a difficult person- all it got was arguments on which show, date, time, seating location, dining option.  The idea was get tickets, eat for 30 minutes in the cafeteria [or just snack-sandwiches from lobby bar], separate transportation to/from.  Lunch and dinner are a hassle- no option on venue, date, time.

Show was a great idea but it suggested car service for all, offsite after show dinner, etc.  How to turn a local outing to a show at the Kennedy Center into a prom.

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Yet many many people manage this. [b]Why assume the extreme position that these people are very difficult without any information suggesting it?[/b] Many people can manage a night out with their parents. [/quote]

That was one person I posted about - Kennedy Center shows are easy outings with anyone else.  I'm the parent of adult children. [/quote]

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