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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My guess is that the intensity goes along with expectations that turn into obligations like wanting to be included in everything, worming their way into your vacations, expecting too many visits that limit time for things your family would actually enjoy.

Some people this age can get really weird and selfish. They can behave like children grabbing a doll yelling Mine! Mine! [/quote]

+1. Love is wonderful but it’s the intensity that doesn’t feel natural. It’s usually a sign that the grandchild fills a huge emotional void in their life. It tends to lead to high expectations of involvement in your child’s life and overstepping of boundaries. I have seen it too many times. [/quote]

LOL. I don't agree.

You may have seen other people's kids have doting grandparents, but it has never happened to you or your children.  So, the sour grapes leads you to vilify others.  [/quote]

Ha! Not at all correct. My in-laws intensely dote on my kids because they are the only grandchildren. We have to remind them that we are the parents and they can’t make plans for our kids without consulting us. When they are here, they want every second with the kids, including co-sleeping with them on school nights (which we had to stop because of how disruptive it was getting.)[/quote]

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