Dear Abby: We were recorded on video and audio on the porch of our daughter, thinking that we were talking to each other private. We were discussing the evil that we did not want to spend time with us on our 50th anniversary of the wedding, shortly after she and her husband move out of state. They could have led to a new vehicle park near our home. Her aunt tried to talk to her about seeing family members and being with us, but she refused.
We have supported our daughter despite all the mistakes she has made. It was offended that we had no good thoughts about his new life in another state and he faced me on my negativity, which was trapped on the camera. I have apologized for my negativity, but I was angry and injured. My husband believes that he must be the one who forgives and forgets. Two years have passed to send Christmas and birthday cards without recognition. What to do?
—Encrutated in Georgia
Dear Busted: I agree with your husband. Remember the adage, “the best defense is a good offense”? (It is also known as the strategic offensive principle of the war.) Your daughter knows that she was mistaken not to come to your birthday celebration, and she also knows the upset that you are in this regard because she has seen her on the bell camera. However, he does not want to admit that he was wrong and apologizes. What you should do now is to continue sending vacation cards to do -knowing that the ball is on its court and I hope that over time it will grow.
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