I'm curious if I may be inadvertantly offensive. My bf's mom is disabled. Once a week she asks me to pick up some food for her, usually its 5 or 6 bucks and I pay for it. Sometimes she asks me to get her some groceries. She has a comfortable amount of money, but so do I. Me and my boyfriend usually do things 50/50 (we treat each other or split things). She always offers to reimburse me for what I buy for her but I don't feel right taking the reimbursement because I'm doing it to help her out. But, it occurs to me that its possible I may be offending her but not accepting it. What would YOU do?
2007-03-16 04:25:14 · 7 answers · asked by Esmeralda 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I would accept it only half the time
2007-03-16 04:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Olivia's Mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accept the money graciously, afterall if you're driving it is your gas that is getting you there and these days with gas prices one almost has to take out a loan just to stop and get their car gassed up. If you want save the money up and get her some flowers as a gift.
2007-03-16 11:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take it This is a blessing to you from her for your LOVE and KINDNESS you have shown to her. I am sure that your boyfriend is very thankful for you. Good job Very proud of you. See there you made me cry! Anyway go ahead a take the reimbursement you deserve it. May God Continually Bless you!
2007-03-16 11:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she's proud that she's able to pay you. Sometimes when people are older or disabled, they feel that they've lost control in their lives. This is one control she can exercise, buy paying you for what you get.
2007-03-16 11:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to accept it, politely reject. Reject twice if you need to. But if she insists on the third try, just accept it and thank her. After that point, it's not your problem because she wants you to have it. It's her way of saying thanks for helping her out.
2007-03-16 13:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Trish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the money. You may be insulting her for not taking it.
2007-03-16 11:29:36 · answer #6 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the money - SHE will feel better.
2007-03-16 11:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋