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Dear Annie: 6-hour plane trip for dad’s 73rd birthday doesn’t seem worth it. How do I tell them I’m not coming?
Dear Annie: 6-hour plane trip for dad’s 73rd birthday doesn’t seem worth it. How do I tell them I’m not coming?
Dear Annie: 6-hour plane trip for dad’s 73rd birthday doesn’t seem worth it. How do I tell them I’m not coming?

Published on: 05/08/2026

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I know they’ll be disappointed if I say no. I feel guilty but also spread thin. Getty Images.

Dear Annie: My dad is turning 73 next month, and my mom is throwing this big party for him. She is begging me to come, but my parents live across the country -- a six-hour plane ride. I work full time and have two kids under 5. My family only takes a trip like this once or twice a year, and if I’m really honest with myself, I don’t want to spend it on this family party.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/dear-annie-6-hour-plane-trip-for-dads-73rd-birthday-doesnt-seem-worth-it-how-do-i-tell-them-im-not-coming.html

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