Can Good News Also Be Bad News?
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (89386)
United States
March 22, 2026 11:48am CST
Happy Sunday Everyone! it's sunny and heading into the 60s today. Yay!!
Got a phone call from my grandson last night to tell us that he's moving to Pittsburg Pa which is about 5 hours away. He' been dating this girl for over a year and the long distance has gotten old. So, since it looks like this relationship is going in the right direction he decided to move closer to her.
I'm happy for him but being 5 hours away means we won't be seeing him very often.
So his good news is in a way bad news for us.
It's hard when the little birds fly the nest
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@DaddyEvil (170532)
• United States
Just now
Yes, it sure can be. I'm happy for him but not-so-happy for you. He'll still call and that's almost as good.
When Pretty was gone to college, it was hard on me but I was happy for her to get an education. *shrug*
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@DaddyEvil (170532)
• United States
Just now
@Marilynda1225 Exactly like any good parent or grandparent does. 
@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
As my grandkids get older they are spreading their wings. Its hard to let them go but im proud of each one of them. All I want for them is happiness
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@Juliaacv (55249)
• Canada
Just now
@Marilynda1225 I hope so too, but the experience will last him forever, and all of the wonderful details that come along with striking out on his own. I wish him well.
@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
I hope this relationship lasts. At least he knows he can always come home if it doesn't.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54483)
• United States
20m
I am happy for them, but know how much you will miss him.
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@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
It will take some getting used to but I just want him to follow his dreams and be happy
@Traceyjayne (9187)
• United Kingdom
1h
You may not see him quite as often, although FaceTime calls are good ….but you know that he us happy and moving forward with his life and relationship.
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@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
FaceTime, texting, etc are easy ways to keep in touch these days. I'll be settling for virtual hugs instead of real ones.
@MarieCoyle (56228)
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44m
It IS hard when they leave. But we raise them to be independent and strong and in today’s world,that seems to be more important than ever before. Hopefully you will see him often.
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@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
I'm sure we'll see him often enough and it's not like he's going so far that it would require more than a car drive.
@LooeyVille (60)
• United States
51m
They grow up and move away, don't they? I'm wishing him good luck in a new city.
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@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
Just now
Its hard to see them move away but I just hope he's happy and the relationship lasts.
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@snowy22315 (204853)
• United States
1h
Pittsburgh..Well, I guess you will still see him for the holidays.
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@Marilynda1225 (89386)
• United States
1h
Hopefully unless he stays with her family for the holidays. Guess time will tell.
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