Ask Amy: Not-quite-divorced couple enjoys ‘meeting up’
Dear Amy: We all come from different backgrounds, I'm aware of that.
My siblings and I were raised to thank people for gifts verbally or with a note, sometimes both. My children were taught the same growing up.
My oldest son and his wife have several children.
They were never taught that. My daughter-in-law’s family of origin have always acted entitled.
I struggle with the fact that there is never a thank you unless we are together when they receive a gift.
I love them and want to give to them for special occasions.
Sending money in cards or gifts through the mail, it's always the same.
The only way that I know that it arrives, is by the tracking number.
There have been a few times I'd call just to find out if something arrived.
Three of these grandchildren are now adults. I am on a limited budget. How should I best handle this?
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