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swedish · 05-12-2008, 06:18 PM

I think because you don't see your daughters very often and this is a significant time in her life (great she is graduating college!) that you should try to be there for her. It does seem odd/immature that they/she is not being more accommodating to your partner, but if your partner is more of an understanding person, I would explain how while you are not happy with them not extending an invitation to her that this trip is really about your daughter and it's important for you to be able to spend with her in the little time you have there. See how she feels about it--if she can be understanding, I'd go ahead with the dinner. It almost sounds as if your daughter is forcing you to choose between your partner and her...that part is still bugging me but my response is thinking more toward your relationship with your daughters going forward.

05-12-2008, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
swedish Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 1,155	Re: Graduation Dilemma I think because you don't see your daughters very often and this is a significant time in her life (great she is graduating college!) that you should try to be there for her. It does seem odd/immature that they/she is not being more accommodating to your partner, but if your partner is more of an understanding person, I would explain how while you are not happy with them not extending an invitation to her that this trip is really about your daughter and it's important for you to be able to spend with her in the little time you have there. See how she feels about it--if she can be understanding, I'd go ahead with the dinner. It almost sounds as if your daughter is forcing you to choose between your partner and her...that part is still bugging me but my response is thinking more toward your relationship with your daughters going forward.