My parents have helped my wife and I out but in the back of their minds they have always thought about the money. But my wife grew up with parents who always struggled and went without for their kids to have better lives. Hell her parents just gave us 5 acres of land but my parents wouldn't even agree to sell us any of theirs. My wife can't understand why my parents are the way they are because she never had to deal with that. Her parents put them first and mine would gladly help us, for a price. What do you think about that?
2007-03-14 16:39:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Thanks for the heads up , Kathy!
2007-03-14 16:47:19 · update #1
I think you both need to grow up and be on your own....
I have NO family. ( I don't even have kids...it's just my husband and I...he has parents, but they've never done anything for any of their (4) kids...) So grow up and learn to live on your won without help and thinking parents OWE you, they don't.
2007-03-14 16:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not all families are the same. Her parents sound like very loving, giving, caring parents while your's are a bit on the greedy side type where they keep their hands on their belongings but will help you out in ways they can. My mom's side of the family are greedy, will refuse to help you & mostly the "leave me out of it" type of people. They have no heart what so ever. When i look at my husband's side of the family, they are great, have good hearts & always welcoming towards everyone. I've come to ask myself the same question, why is my side so greedy, mean & rude to eachother when my husband's side is so nice, heart warming & thoughtful people? I've come to realize that not all people will be the same, every body is different, family or not, that's just the way they are.
2007-03-14 23:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. My husbands family (although I love them) sometimes prefer to think about what it is costing them. Not all of them mind you, just some. My family on the other hand would give everything if it meant that my husband and I didn't have to go without something (i.e. food, shelter). I don't know why some people are willing to help for nothing and others need a price in order to help.
2007-03-14 23:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by clytisciasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom is like that. I'm a single mom and she will help me out some but its like she will do or say anything to get out of it.
Some parents have a more generous attitude toward their offspring and some do not.Its a pretty shitty deal , it makes you wish you could trade em' in sometimes.
2007-03-14 23:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by primamaria04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sucks, but i know how you feel. i love my mom, but she won't ever help me, it's always like she's greedy. on the other hand, my mother-in-law is really nice and does what she can to help. you can't change them, but you can make sure that you don't become them.
2007-03-14 23:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by mrs garfield 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋