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Originally Posted by TOMCAT
Oh my. My only child was recently married. He told me he might move back to Long Island from Maryland. But I want to move to the Villages. This is bothering me. I told him he can come and visit. Go to Disney and everything. It has been 10 years since he lived in Long Island and I have been dreaming of living in the Villages almost that long.
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Just out of curiosity, is this potential move to be closer to you, for better job opportunities...or to possibly move in with you?
It's my opinion that at some point, you need to live for yourself and do what YOU want...not what your child wants.
All too many parents (and certainly not saying you're one of them by any means), have been
'emotionally blackmailed' (even if it's subtle) by their children who don't understand that the parents job on raising and supporting them is over when they become adults ...and it's now their time to go out in the world and make their mark on their own.
It might be a good idea to at least think of talking to a professional, explain your entire personal situation...and then really listen to their objective comments.
