Advice regarding a family situation: I have a family member with whom I am no longer close?

Advice regarding a family situation: I have a family member with whom I am no longer close... (she owes me lots of money, lies to me, etc. ); however, her son is my godson. He emailed me and said he needed things for school. I don't want to make him pay for her behavior, so I picked him up and took him shopping.

She hasn't said a word about it. Not even a thank you! I'm annoyed by this.

Should I say something to her, or just let it go? Asked by Rickisgirl 52 months ago Similar questions: Advice family situation member longer close Family.

Similar questions: Advice family situation member longer close.

I think it is great that you did that for your godson - and just remember, that is who you did it for. Did he thank you? If so, then that should be all that's needed.

You don't say how old he is, but chances are he knows that his mother and you are not close any longer (we have a similar situation on my husband's side of the family - it can be heartbreaking for the kids! ), so the fact that you took the time to bring him shopping for school is probably priceless to him! I wouldn't waste my breath saying anything to her because I don't think that is the reason you did what you did.

The situation with her should remain separate. Sometimes it just is better to give than to receive, and I think this was that time for you. Sources: my opinion autumn00™:0)'s Recommendations The Thank You Book: Hundreds of Clever, Meaningful, and Purposeful Ways to Say Thank You Amazon List Price: $12.95 Used from: $4.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 8 reviews) Pooh Baby Thank You Notes Maybe you could send your ungrateful relative these things...hint, hint..

IMHO - you did a good thing - let it be its own reward You rose above your family member's bad behavior, and didn't perpetuate any animosity. I'd think of it as doing something nice for the boy. Let it that be it's own reward, and be happy that you could do something good.

Your relative, unfortunately, doesn't sound like a very nice person. At least the boy has you.

She sounds like a Lost Cause, just let it go! Life's to short to worry about folks like that, or worse, try to reform them. Edfoug's Recommendations Modelling the temperature-induced blow-off and blow-on artefacts in filter-sorbent measurements of semivolatile substances An article from: Atmospheric Environment Amazon List Price: $10.95 Blow it off!

This may help.

I think you giving a gift is nice, him or her asking you for $$$ is bad. They sound thankless. They are expecting you to purchase things.

Be careful and learn the word NO. I think you should let it go and never do it again. If you say something she will lie to you or make you feel bad.

Good luck.

Give her hell I think you should flip out on her a little. I've monitored many broken relationships and found that the ONLY way they can be mended is if the hurt person stands up for themselves. Don't let her son keep you from doing what you need to do, and don't let something go if you feel you have the right to stand up for it.

If you don't say anything you'll just hate her more and more and that won't help anything.

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Even if it is your mother?

Recently divorced family member moved in close by. The boyfriend moved in with her and his children visit.

How do you explain to a family member that you don't care to be invited to any family events because there are other.

Do I HAVE to choose between my best friend and a close family member if they have an argument.

My husband and I are planning to add another member into our family.

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