<p>Sigh…these family relationships can be painful. I have found I am happiest with all my relatives when I’m able to have no expectations of them at all. I don’t mean that in a hostile or angry way…just that I choose to let their decisions and actions have little or no impact on my happiness. If they’d like to come, wonderful. If not, that’s ok too. I arrange to find meaning and happiness in my important events whether they come or not.</p>
<p>OP, congratulations on your son’s graduation! I am happy for you.</p>