Joe Nguyen is a digital strategist for The Denver Post. Previously he was the online prep sports editor. Prior to that, he covered Adams County and Aurora in the YourHub section. He has previously covered Colorado’s Asian-American communities as editor for Asian Avenue magazine and AsiaXpress.com.
During the process of our moving from a large house to an apartment in a retirement community, my daughter-in-law asked my son to leave their house. I had already arranged to give them many things, including my late daughter’s artwork, two antique Chinese wedding chests and a Turkish rug. I paid to have these things, as well as a dining set, two sofas, and beds, moved to their house, thinking that they would get back together.
But if he gives the OK for you to reach out directly, I encourage you to do it. While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.I have been married to my husband for 11 years now. We still enjoy each other’s company a lot and laugh together all the time. I really do love him. However, he is terrible at special occasions .
Some version of this happens every special occasion and I’m so drained from it. I dread these days now knowing that despite all the effort and work that I put into everyone else’s special days, I will receive the bare minimum and even that will go wrong. Your frustration is valid. While gift-giving isn’t everyone’s gift, a relationship is dependent on hearing and being heard. If he’s not actually listening to what you’re asking for, it makes sense that you’d feel resentful.The communication part of this is something you two should talk through separately — perhaps with a professional. The gift business is likely a symptom, not the whole problem. Each person in the partnership feels that she/he is being clear and responding reasonably.
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