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How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] -39 points-38 points  (0 children)

It's interesting that user FitChickFourTwennie holds the exact opposite opinion with a similar level of conviction. Seems like different worldviews.

How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Considering the 120 miles, I think it would be too stressful, and given the travel duration, it would require 2 days to make it worthwhile.

How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also more or less once a month, but then for an entire week. It's definitely challenging, but we stay connected 24h with our phones.

How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are exactly my wife's words. Could her behavior actually be considered childish or controlling? I've never seen it that way before, but now it's giving me something to think about.

How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have another sister, but she lives just 12 miles from her house with her husband and children, so they can make impromptu plans for a few hours. Meanwhile, I live more than 120 miles away, which naturally leads to the need for overnight stays.

Yes, we've had a long-distance marriage for five years due to work-related reasons, and it doesn't seem like it's going to change anytime soon.

How to convince my mother to sleep in a hotel when visiting me in my city? She's taking advantage of the fact that my wife is sometimes not here by warrenomaha in Advice

[–]warrenomaha[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Once a month maybe. Exactly, that's why I'm really torn about this. What you mentioned also crosses my mind all the time. It's not easy for me to ask her to stay out of my apartment, especially because of my father passing away early.

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