These well-paid adults sent a wish list beyond our budget.
This person is in their late 40s, married and living in a two-income household, both of whom are well-paid. They have three children, one of whom is a grown adult college graduate with a thriving career of their own.
I feel like this is a reaction to last year’s gifts and they are trying to steer us back to the more expensive gift cards. I also feel like this child thinks of us as a stream of cash flow and we are being shaken down. None of the other five kids in the family have done this. I want to assure you that you are not and were not in the wrong. The adult child may have thought they were being helpful by sending their wish list, but it’s coming across as more of a demand than a wish.
Telling your family about this change also gives them insight into ways that they can give meaningful gifts to you, be they fun experiences to do in retirement, supplies for hobbies you enjoy or even money to help you make the most of your days.: I’m pretty sure I should seek therapy. As a longtime first responder with probable PTSD, plus recent marital issues and the recent deaths of a number of close loved ones, I feel the need to speak to an unbiased third party.
Your fear is not ridiculous; it’s what you’re feeling so it deserves consideration. But I’d like to gently redirect it.
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