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Irish_Dem

(78,510 posts)

3. What does your son think?

Reply to Danmel (Original post)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 03:07 PM

Saturday

For the sake of not creating family bad blood, is it better to make an appearance Christmas Eve?

Some people are narcissists and they do not have any concept of the feelings or welfare of other people.

It is likely not a snub to you personally. He may not be capable of concerned or caring behavior.

And it appears he has treated your son well? There may come a time when this man is needed
to help our your son and your grandchildren. I would not alienate him.