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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm close to my parents and grateful for that but they really don't understand my money concerns at all. I just finished writing them the last $4,000 check for a $20,000 downpayment loan they gave me (happy to do it and grateful they extended a hand), on top of[b] feteing them[/b] at my housewarming (stocked the fridge with their favorites, took them out to restaurants w/ reservations, got concert tickets).

I can't tell you how supportive they've been, but they can't seem to get that my money isn't endless. They're demanding I fly to a[b] generational baby shower[/b] next month and to be frank - I'm exhausted. [/quote]

#1 $4000 check:  you were repaying money you owed them -- [u]required[/u]

[b]#2 "feteing them" when they visited:  your responsibility as host/ess include feeding and entertaining within your means and to a certain comfort level --[u] required[/u]
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#3 baby shower:  I don't understand the reference to "generational" but a baby shower usually is a pretty important event for most families -- [u]optional[/u][/quote]

I disagree that one is "required" to entertain guests to "certain comfort level."   Stocking the pantry with plenty of healthy and tasty foods, yes.   But it's never occurred to me that if I visit family out of town that they are REQUIRED to treat me to the hottest show in town.[/quote]

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