My husband, Tom, and I recently took our families on an all-expense-paid vacation to Bora Bora. We rented cozy bungalows for our families and kept the only available villa for ourselves, which upset my grandparents.

During dinner, my cousin, Lisa, asked to use our villa’s slide. When my grandparents heard about the villa’s amenities, they were furious, claiming they deserved the luxury due to their age.

Tom and I explained there was only one villa, but they accused us of being disrespectful. They threatened to leave, and despite our attempts to calm them, they stormed off.

The next morning, I offered to arrange their flight home, hoping they would reconsider. They spent the day sulking and exploring, but ultimately left.

After they departed, the atmosphere lightened. Family members expressed relief, tired of my grandparents’ entitlement. We enjoyed the rest of the trip, using the slide and relaxing.

At dinner, I thanked everyone for their support. The mood was joyful, and Tom reassured me we had made the right decision. Sitting on the deck that evening, I felt a mix of relief and doubt.

Tom dozed off to the sound of the waves, but I couldn’t stop wondering if I should have handled things differently. Did I do the right thing?