I have, for the last couple of years, endeavoured to buy birthday and Christmas presents for my two nieces and two nephews. They do not have a sold relationship with their two other aunties so I felt it was important to make them feel that I am engaged in their lives.
I am working a full time job supporting by boyfriend who has been out of work for 6 months and is getting over the death of his father and friend. Money is tight but I try to budget for giving money gifts to my nieces and nephews.
Each time I give them a gift, via post due to the fact I had to sell my car because I can't afford the insurance, I have never received a thank you. They have mobiles and Facebook but still I don't get a response.
I wonder if I am being over-sensitive but find that the lack of response from them and their mother, my sister, a bit baffling. I don't want to simply stop buying them presents but at the same time I feel they are not appreciated so is it worth it?
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Buying gifts for nieces and nephews
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Irene31 · 10/09/2013 16:38
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