How to Handle Family Expectations When Visiting Relatives Abroad? [closed]
I live abroad and occasionally visit my home country to see family. However, my extended family is widely dispersed across multiple provinces, making it difficult to see everyone in one trip due to time and budget constraints. For example, during a recent visit, I prioritized seeing older relatives or those nearby, which left some family members feeling excluded. Additionally, I once attended a funeral during a short trip but didn’t inform other relatives, as it wasn’t a social visit. Now I’m concerned that this might cause hurt feelings if it comes up. How can I navigate these situations and manage expectations with family members who feel left out? Is there a respectful way to address their concerns without escalating conflict?
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I live abroad and occasionally visit my home country to see family. However, my extended family is widely dispersed across multiple provinces, making it difficult to see everyone in one trip due to time and budget constraints.
For example, during a recent visit, I prioritized seeing older relatives or those nearby, which left some family members feeling excluded. Additionally, I once attended a funeral during a short trip but didn’t inform other relatives, as it wasn’t a social visit. Now I’m concerned that this might cause hurt feelings if it comes up.
How can I navigate these situations and manage expectations with family members who feel left out? Is there a respectful way to address their concerns without escalating conflict?
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