My H has pushed his family away too. Guilt talking, big time. This is odd, that he avoids small contacts with them, but wants them for the whole weekend. A normal person would want everyday contact, even phone calls, etc. And a normal person would realize that a weekend visit is way too long for their age. My girls will have a TOUGH time away from me if that ever happens. I just pray I won't sit and cry while they are gone, wondering if they are crying for me as well.