Stubbornness
My parents are being stubborn when it comes to how to move from their house into my house. They want to do 5-6 small trips to drop things off and then a large moving truck for the actual day of the move. My brother and I would like them to do just one move so it’s efficient but they won’t listen.
Do you have any tips on how to convince them that moving one time is less tiring and more efficient than a bunch of small trips?
Answers ( 1 )
Your parents want to do what they feel is comfortable for them. Why argue? In my experience small trips can bring things to start and set up before a final big move. It would allow them to have some things to use and access without being lost in the big move. If you are close enough to their home, small initial moves are an advantage. It will provide them with things they can set up and have ready to use at hand.
This may be hard for them. They have been making their own decisions all their lives, and long before you started dictating how you wanted things. Unfortunately for you, I agree with your parents, and believe you are trying too hard to take control. I’d give them the benefit of knowing what’s best for their needs. Give them the respect of their knowing what they want to do as best for them.