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I know my Sis would have perma-banned me from her life if my parents hadn't been around. One of the many reasons she thinks I am the black sheep of the family is simply because I moved out of Aylesbury - and yet my parents get to see their Grandchildren approx once a month and my bro sees them (like I did) about twice a year!
The first thing Sis said when Mum told her I'd lost my job was, "Well there's no reason for her to stay in London now is there?" This worked in my favour TBH because I hadn't broached the subject of moving back (it was the same day) but it encapsulates my sister's attitude.
For over three years I worked behind the bar of a pub which was owned/ managed by a Spaniard. He was really into Family Values (capitalised as per the Daily Mail). He was adament that no-one knew what was better for you than your daddy. Even me, worshipping my father, knew that he was (is) a man and a flawed one at that. I challenged him once re a chap called Chesh - I knew one of his daughters. In fact I probably knew him better than she did and vice versa. Benito finally admitted he was wrong - but saw that as an abberation.
Anyway, in a roundabout way I'm saying people are people. Squirting out a bit of sperm or squeezing out a baby are not indicators of good parenting. It's incredibly hard for a child to make a break from a parent and I doubt it's ever done lightly. If your wife thinks this is necessary then I am very sorry she has been put in this situation, but I hope you are very supportive (everything I've read over the last 3 years suggests you are). All my very best thoughts to her - this is in some ways worse than death.
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