Advice Column: Family invitation expectations and a Mother's Day card dispute
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R. Eric Thomas
Summary
A letter writer (Card-Carrying) is upset that their son-in-law refused to give their grandchildren a Mother's Day card to sign, opting instead to save it for next year. The advice columnist, Eric, responds by suggesting the son-in-law may have had his own reasons and that the card issue is minor. The additional context reveals a broader theme about family members who want to be invited to events but consistently choose not to attend, creating tension around expectations and obligations in family relationships.
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bskyAdvice Column: Family invitation expectations and a Mother's Day card disputechicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThey are not in any financial situation that you would need to save a card for the following year. It seemed odd to me. Who does that?
There are a few relatives who consistently choose not to attend, which is their right, but they still b…
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