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When Boundaries Build Better Families

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“If she comes, I won’t be able to relax. We both know that.”

He looked torn.

“I get it… but I don’t know how to tell her no.”

“I’ll do it,” I said. “But you have to back me up.”

He nodded.
So I called her. Calm. Direct.

“We’ve decided to keep the trip just us and the kids. A quiet getaway.”

She paused. Then laughed coldly.

“I see. You’re shutting me out now?”

“We just want to bond as a family,” I replied.

“Don’t come crying to me when you’re overwhelmed with your brats.”

I bit my tongue.

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