reasonably maintain. The important thing is to communicate the change clearly and respectfully, especially if others have come to expect an annual exchange.
What if my family says I’m being selfish?
Try to stay calm and explain your reasons without turning the conversation into a contest over who is more generous.
You might say, “I understand that you see it differently, but this is what works for me. I still want us to have a lovely Christmas together.”
You can acknowledge disappointment without agreeing that your boundary is wrong.
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