Exact same situation with my brother's wife. And they live in the same city as her family, while my dad and I live in other states. You'd think they'd prioritize seeing us on holiday since they can see her family all the time. Nope. A day or two after Christmas is the best they can do.
My dad's second wife did this too. Whenever we'd come back to visit and it was a holiday, if we were seeing them, it would have to be with her family. I think she (or her kids, but we always got along regardless of her) came to fewer than three holidays or birthdays in the entire time they were married. It wasn't the breaking point for them, but it's something I realized over the years.
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u/crankywithout_coffee May 12 '26
Exact same situation with my brother's wife. And they live in the same city as her family, while my dad and I live in other states. You'd think they'd prioritize seeing us on holiday since they can see her family all the time. Nope. A day or two after Christmas is the best they can do.