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I'll try to make this brief, but please ask for further information in order to form your answer/opinion.
My niece (early 40's) who I was reunited with 6 years ago, after being separated from for 35 years (long story), professes her deep love of Jesus, which I believe. However, I feel her "longing to know all the family", had less to do with longing to know my side of the family, as it does with "longing" to know what she can get out of each of us financially.
That said, she sent out a bulk text saying the upcoming graduation announcements for her daughter, and her husband's retirement (USPS) will be going out at the end of the week, then mentioned the date for each event, adding where her husband and daughter are registered for gifts. Yes, registered for gifts.
She did this with her other daughter, when the girl graduated from high school. Personally, I never heard of registering for a high school graduation gift, and found it a bit presumptuous, as well as greedy. I chose not to buy anything off the registry, instead sending a check for the same amount I send to all high school grads.
I feel I'm a generous person, but I'm not a cash cow, especially for people I've met once. I only hear from my niece prior to her birthday (a few short text messages from her) and just before Christmas.
My husband said to just ignore the announcements, since he feels (and I tend to agree at this point) the only purpose this side of the family serves for them, is a potential pool for gifts or cash.
What say you?
Thanks for any input!
My niece (early 40's) who I was reunited with 6 years ago, after being separated from for 35 years (long story), professes her deep love of Jesus, which I believe. However, I feel her "longing to know all the family", had less to do with longing to know my side of the family, as it does with "longing" to know what she can get out of each of us financially.
That said, she sent out a bulk text saying the upcoming graduation announcements for her daughter, and her husband's retirement (USPS) will be going out at the end of the week, then mentioned the date for each event, adding where her husband and daughter are registered for gifts. Yes, registered for gifts.
She did this with her other daughter, when the girl graduated from high school. Personally, I never heard of registering for a high school graduation gift, and found it a bit presumptuous, as well as greedy. I chose not to buy anything off the registry, instead sending a check for the same amount I send to all high school grads.
I feel I'm a generous person, but I'm not a cash cow, especially for people I've met once. I only hear from my niece prior to her birthday (a few short text messages from her) and just before Christmas.
My husband said to just ignore the announcements, since he feels (and I tend to agree at this point) the only purpose this side of the family serves for them, is a potential pool for gifts or cash.
What say you?
Thanks for any input!
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