I'm still struggling with this and getting some feedback in my circle of friends that I should tell the relative in advance of the event that I don't approve and don't want to talk to him there, so that I avoid making a scene (which I already know I want to avoid at all costs).

Any other thoughts out there? I would especially appreciate the perspective of anyone who has had to deal with this directly.

Thanks.


Me; 42, W; 43
M; 16 yrs
S12, D9

3/13 - "I want to move to XYZ City (four hours away) and it might be without you, not sure"
5/13 - "Not sure I meant that"