I definitely understand this comes from having a self centered mother.. it ruins holidays and she makes it about her .. you have to pick your battles
@Sarah yeah the issue is she will make a massive deal of it. & I need to find a way of saying it that she can’t really react. But there’s not really a way to say I don’t want to spend time with you
@Marie yup amongst other issues. I just don’t want an argument or fuss. Just to say just because we are doing something it doesn’t mean you can tag along every time. We want family time especially for holidays etc. if I’m happy with her coming I will invite her
I would just be upfront and honest with her. Be firm. It’s your life and if you don’t want her coming that’s your only choice really? X