Originally Posted by Jazzman
I have changed… for the better.
And isn't that a nice feeling?
I think extended family and ex-family members sometimes lose their minds at holiday time.
They get that "can't we all just get along" thing going, and want everyone to mix and mingle like life hasn't gone down the way it has.
I have always found it awkward to mix it up with the ex's side of the family.
I tried it a few times "for the kids sake".
Later, I found out that the kids didn't really care what I did, as long as it was something that made me happy.
Hanging out with the ex in-laws wasn't that.
Glad you made your plans according to what works for you, not what works for other people.