The Mystery Machine
Sunrise at my house. :+)
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Like they say...."No good deed goes unpunished."
It sounds as if you want them to change and suddenly be appreciative, wonderful, caring people. I recognize your 'angst' as I also had a simliar feelings toward a couple of members of my family.
I felt like I had to "buy them" to be "close" to them, like hosting gatherings, gifts, outings, etc...
Well I got tired and grumpy. I no longer enjoyed holidays as I had turned into a maid, cook, bank (footing the food bills) and everyone else enjoyed themselves.
I don't do it anymore.
It is sad.
It sounds as if you want them to change and suddenly be appreciative, wonderful, caring people. I recognize your 'angst' as I also had a simliar feelings toward a couple of members of my family.
I felt like I had to "buy them" to be "close" to them, like hosting gatherings, gifts, outings, etc...
Well I got tired and grumpy. I no longer enjoyed holidays as I had turned into a maid, cook, bank (footing the food bills) and everyone else enjoyed themselves.
I don't do it anymore.
It is sad.
