A listener writes with this dilemma:
I have a big dilemma to deal with this Christmas. Two years ago my wife and I went through a real rough patch but we have made a lot of progress and have worked things out and we are quite happy now.
However, I made a big mistake by sounding off to my parents back then. Now mom has never been a fan of my wife and has always thought I was crazy to marry her. She told me at the time that she was glad she was never going to have to deal with her again. Since my wife and I have reconciled, I’ve told mom that our marriage is stronger than ever for all we went through, and she’s accepted that and is honestly happy for us.
Mom lives on the other coast and I’d like to take my whole family to see her over the Christmas holidays. When I suggested it to my wife, she told me something that floored me. My mom back then had sent her a very nasty email telling her exactly what she thought of her. She is understandably uncomfortable about visiting now. She says she will go this once for my sake, but I don’t want to ruin her Christmas. especially now that we have things worked out and are doing well.
Should I tell my mom how she feels and get her to to apologize? Or should I just let it go as something in the past and hope for the best? Mom deserves to see her grandkids, but not at the expense of my marriage.
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