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Do you think I have a reason to be hurt/upset?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 15401" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Janet, I understand. There is always a little looking at the other parents and feeling like they are giving more or less but the truth is, no one can make you feel bad if you don't set yourself up to be hurt. </p><p>You give what you can. It will be good enough. Your son knows how hard you work to buy a gift for your kids and the babies. If she doesn't appreciate them, it doesn't diminish your gift. It's up to your son to remind his new wife that it's the intent and thought and not the gift. I don't think you raised a greedy child and he will have to share that with his new wife.</p><p>Other than that, feel good that you have done something nice for someone. Their reaction doesn't diminish your gift and your giving. </p><p>One of the things I try is giving with no expectations. Everyone wants to think the gift is appreciated though. I think you did a nice thing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 15401, member: 3"] Janet, I understand. There is always a little looking at the other parents and feeling like they are giving more or less but the truth is, no one can make you feel bad if you don't set yourself up to be hurt. You give what you can. It will be good enough. Your son knows how hard you work to buy a gift for your kids and the babies. If she doesn't appreciate them, it doesn't diminish your gift. It's up to your son to remind his new wife that it's the intent and thought and not the gift. I don't think you raised a greedy child and he will have to share that with his new wife. Other than that, feel good that you have done something nice for someone. Their reaction doesn't diminish your gift and your giving. One of the things I try is giving with no expectations. Everyone wants to think the gift is appreciated though. I think you did a nice thing. [/QUOTE]
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