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Ex-etiquette: Too much togetherness at Thanksgiving?

The ex agrees, but the narrator’s current partner is uneasy as the children push for a shared holiday with both families.

  • This year, the daughter suggested that everyone celebrate Thanksgiving together, hoping to unite the family despite the parents' separation.
  • Divorced for three years, both parents have moved on with new partners; while the children maintain positive relationships with all parties, the proposed joint holiday presents complex social dynamics.
  • The daughter's confusion contrasts with conflicting adult views, as the ex-spouse supports the joint gathering while the current partner feels uncomfortable with the proposed arrangement.
  • Determining seating arrangements has become complicated for the family, as they weigh the comfort of current partners against the daughter's desire for togetherness.
  • Achieving good ex-etiquette requires the family to determine if they can successfully bridge the gap between the daughter's expectations and the partners' comfort levels.
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Ex-etiquette: Too much togetherness at Thanksgiving?

Q. My ex and I have been divorced for three years. We both have new partners, and our children get along well with everyone. This year, my daughter suggested that we all have Thanksgiving together. My ex thinks it's a…

·Tulsa, United States
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Tulsa World broke the news in Tulsa, United States on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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