Loyal to my son.

There are freight companies that deal with this sort of thing.

Some years ago a friend had her daughters belongings brought from France by a company - probably a car boot full in volume. I don't know the cost but the friend isn't wealthy so I assume it was reasonable, taking into account the value of the goods.

But that might not be economical if your son's stuff is just sleeping bags, old clothes, saucepans etc.

You can be loyal to your son without involving yourself too much.

Once the relationship was over, what his ex does is her own business; not your sons, and certainly not yours.

I know it's hard when he is the injured party, but try not to cause bad feeling. Let him sort it out.

silverlining48

You can still be loyal to your son and stay on good terms with the family.
Why would they keep his things?
Has your son been in touch about the return of his belongings.
Always sad when these this happens especially when you have got to know and like people.

My son is still in Australia and the plan is to collect his belongings when he is back in Europe, hopefully next year.
They tried to stay in touch but things got heated when she moved in with someone else in Australia within a month of leaving my son.

Riverwalk

As you're on such good terms with the ex girlfriend and her family why don't you try and get his belongings back, then you could let your friendship with them fade away.

It serves no purpose for you to continue to be in contact in my opinion.

All his belongings are in Germany, I’m in the uk. I have thought about it but obviously we can’t enter Germany at the moment. Plus I would have to drive over there, ( no much stuff to fit in a suitcase ) and as it’s not just around the corner it’s not that simple. xx

You can still be loyal to your son and stay on good terms with the family.
Why would they keep his things?
Has your son been in touch about the return of his belongings.
Always sad when these this happens especially when you have got to know and like people.

Amandajs66, why cut ties? I'm still friends with my son's ex (he finished the relationship) and her family. When a relationship ends, there really is no need to pick sides!

Yes I'd definitely keep in touch with the German family. Is there any way that they can send the items to you ?
Strangely enough, you may well find that should your son get his belongings back, he won't want them anyway ! He's just going through the motions of grieving for a relationship that he had high hopes for and his planned future so if he does start querying why you have kept in touch you can just say it was to make it easier to get his things back - but still be prepared for a possible backlash !

As you're on such good terms with the ex girlfriend and her family why don't you try and get his belongings back, then you could let your friendship with them fade away.

It serves no purpose for you to continue to be in contact in my opinion.

I would suggest you maintain the contact you have Amanda until your son has had his belongings returned and then "cut all ties".