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Grandmother Navigates Christmas Dilemma with Grandson's New Girlfriend

12/3/2025

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Story summary

A grandmother worries about hosting her grandson and his new girlfriend for Christmas after his separation from his wife.
Eric Thomas suggests discussing the holiday's significance and seeking a compromise rather than rejecting the girlfriend.
Another reader expresses frustration over unacknowledged gifts to distant grandchildren and contemplates stopping the practice.
Thomas advises that it is acceptable to stop giving gifts if they are not appreciated and to start phone calls.

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Story summary

A grandmother worries about hosting her grandson and his new girlfriend for Christmas after his separation from his wife.
Eric Thomas suggests discussing the holiday's significance and seeking a compromise rather than rejecting the girlfriend.
Another reader expresses frustration over unacknowledged gifts to distant grandchildren and contemplates stopping the practice.
Thomas advises that it is acceptable to stop giving gifts if they are not appreciated and to start phone calls.