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Dear Abby: How Much Should I Interact with Grandson Who Has Distanced Himself From Family?
The grandmother is reconsidering financial gifts after her grandson Ethan married seven months ago without inviting or acknowledging her, reflecting family estrangement concerns.
- About seven months ago, Ethan married without informing his parents and the wedding date came and went; the grandmother sent a congratulatory card with a significant check that was cashed but went unacknowledged.
- After moving out four years ago, Ethan and his fiancée withheld their new address and excluded Ethan's parents because he felt they would `make it about themselves`.
- Historically, the grandmother has been financially supportive, sending birthday and Christmas checks and helping with vehicle repairs, while Ethan promised she would be invited and receive a photographer's picture.
- Facing silence, the grandmother views the cashed check as evidence of distance and says she will not send Ethan money after the unacknowledged wedding check; Dear Abby advised sending a card but cautioned not to expect a reply.
- It has been several years since the daughter last saw her son, highlighting longstanding estrangement, and Dear Abby called the non-invitation a breach of etiquette with advice on deflecting questions.
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The Oregonian+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Dear Abby: I feel it’s beyond rude for grandson to not acknowledge my substantial wedding gift
DEAR ABBY: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancee lived with his mother until four years ago. When they moved out, they decided not to give his parents their new address. It has been several years since my daughter has seen her son. Apparently, they occasionally text.
·Portland, United States
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Abby: Grandson has distanced himself from family
DEAR ABBY: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancee lived with his mother until four years ago. When they moved out, they decided not to give his parents their new address. It has been several years since my daughter has seen…
·New Hampshire, United States
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Daily Journal+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
GRANDSON HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM FAMILY
FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION
·Cherokee County, United States
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