Advice: On behalf of a lonely grown daughter, a letter-writer objects to the idea of parents taking solo vacations away from spouses and kids.
The real issue is why does the husband feel the need to get away from his family, and especially for this length of time? It is pure selfishness on his part, and very disrespectful to his partner.
She DOES NOT want a trip of her own. She wants her husband to be at home with her and to help raise their new son. Her obvious preference would be to go on a family trip together.My daughter has discussed this problem with her husband many times, but he continues to go on his lengthy fishing trips rather than spend time with his family. I understand the need to get away from time to time, but a seven-day trip while the spouse stays home to take care of young children is simply unfair.
But I’m glad you brought it up, because your daughter’s very different problem is valid for its own reasons. And so much harder to solve! My advice would not have been for your daughter to take a vacation for herself. And he could use the pointed message of her absence right now, because her speaking up “many times” and having a valid point haven’t worked.
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