#family-obligations
#family-obligations

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We Gave My Family a Generous Gift. Now My Brother and Sister Look at Me With Dollar Signs in Their Eyes.

My husband and I have been together since university and married seven years. We had a business windfall last year, and we chose to spend some of it on my family. We took everyone in my family on an overseas trip, all expenses paid. And when my sister had her first baby, we were able to gift her $10,000 towards establishing a college fund.

Relationships

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

Snow, Romance, and Self-Sabotage: Hallmark's Holiday Hits

Fear of disappointing parents often masks personal struggles for autonomy, leading to people-pleasing and self-sabotage in relationships.

Careers

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Dear Abby: I tried to fuzz my resume, but I'm still striking out with employers

Older job seekers face ageist hiring practices and may need to leverage volunteer connections, senior services, or related work pathways to find employment.

Business

fromIndependent

4 months ago

Dear Mary: We helped my brother-in-law out financially and now I resent his recent upturn and luxury lifestyle

Financial support was given to my brother-in-law when his business failed, with a focus on protecting his family.

Parenting

fromSlate Magazine

5 months ago

My Sister Asked Me For a Massive Favor. My response might ruin our relationship forever.

Agreeing to be a guardian is a significant obligation, especially given the alternatives.