belleandthebeast
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Okay, so here's the deal:
My cousin and his wife to whom I am very close, were talking about getting a new bed (mattress, boxspring, the works). I house sit for them often and had remarked what a comfortable bed they had (they know I sleep in it when they're gone). They said they didn't like it and were planning to get a new one after Christmas. Fast foward to now. They have bought a new one and called to tell me. Problem is, my cousin's brother (also my cousin) just broke up with his girlfriend and moved into a new apartment. He doesn't have any furniture because his ex is crazy (pycho) and is keeping everything.
Problem is, I feel guilty taking the bed knowing that he needs one. Problem is, I need one too. Their mattress is only 2 years old. Mine is like 7 years. I cannot afford to buy a new one now. Before anyone remarks about my upcoming trips in my sig (you know someone is going to), one is for work, and the other one, although planned, has not been deposited or paid for yet.
So, should I take the bed knowing that he will not have one (I'm sure he'll get one) or should I let them give it to him, knowing I'll feel better but my back won't. Keep in mind, they promised the bed to me way before he wound up in this situation. Which, by the way, he's been in before and could run back to this crazy girl the minute she gives him a chance (this is a whole new thread, next on Jerry, "Relatives who continually make poor choices"
).
But, what is family for. Oh, I'm so
Any advice?
My cousin and his wife to whom I am very close, were talking about getting a new bed (mattress, boxspring, the works). I house sit for them often and had remarked what a comfortable bed they had (they know I sleep in it when they're gone). They said they didn't like it and were planning to get a new one after Christmas. Fast foward to now. They have bought a new one and called to tell me. Problem is, my cousin's brother (also my cousin) just broke up with his girlfriend and moved into a new apartment. He doesn't have any furniture because his ex is crazy (pycho) and is keeping everything.
Problem is, I feel guilty taking the bed knowing that he needs one. Problem is, I need one too. Their mattress is only 2 years old. Mine is like 7 years. I cannot afford to buy a new one now. Before anyone remarks about my upcoming trips in my sig (you know someone is going to), one is for work, and the other one, although planned, has not been deposited or paid for yet.
So, should I take the bed knowing that he will not have one (I'm sure he'll get one) or should I let them give it to him, knowing I'll feel better but my back won't. Keep in mind, they promised the bed to me way before he wound up in this situation. Which, by the way, he's been in before and could run back to this crazy girl the minute she gives him a chance (this is a whole new thread, next on Jerry, "Relatives who continually make poor choices"
). But, what is family for. Oh, I'm so
Any advice?
