They've never been exactly socialites but it's getting worse.
For the last five years they've come to us for a day out on a specified Saturday near Christmas. Last year Dad hyped my DD1 for days about the forthcoming visit and then phoned on the morning and said that he wasn't coming after all. Cue one tearful 8 year old.
I commented on this to him later on the phone, didn't seem bothered at all.
DM was invited to a party by her SIL, wouldn't go even though she was offered a lift from outside her front door.
They've stopped going on holidays too, which they used to do at least three times a year.
Now it's DD2s birthday, they've always at least visited for a few days every 'birthday' since DD1 was small.
This year - excuse about snow (none round here) and a £20 note and card in the post. That's all.
It really feels like they've stopped caring. We're due to go up soon for their anniversary party and I really feel like not bothering either. As it is we've decided to stay in a hotel rather than with them.
I know it's horrible to say but I feel like I've lost my parents. Even though they're still with us IYSWIM.
I've said to DH that that's it, any parties we have now will focus on DDs and their friends and I won't bother inviting DPs again. I'm fed up of being let down.
I know it's horrible to say but I feel like I've lost my parents. Even though they're still with us IYSWIM.
Sorry but needed to vent.
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Parents just seem to have stopped bothering
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Poppetspinkpants · 27/01/2013 20:54
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