Who cares what she thinks? As long as we're happy!! ;\)

It's interesting that your W feels excluded. I wonder if there could be a difference in communication style contributing to that? A Mars and Venus thing? Women like to be woo-ed and cajoled, and my Dad/brothers don't get that at all. They think it's enough to just say 'We're going to watch the cricket' and that I'll take that as an invite, whereas I want 'Would you like to go and watch the cricket? It'd be great if you could come' Oh, I just think I've had some insight into my own family R's!

Just a thought.....although I don't want to expand too much in case you decide to focus on W and not run away to England with me!!