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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless we were at risk of starving, I would never ask my parents for money.  Adults pay their own way.  [/quote]

You never asked or hinted at wedding help or 'oh we'd love this $3,000 set from pottery barn' or complained about daycare expenses for so long they gave in?

I find the American passive-aggressive attitude to get around 'norms' and not admit you've asked for help annoying. You either got the help by asking or whining.[/quote]

They paid for my wedding when I was 21.  They paid for college.  That’s it.  Once I was out of college, I never took money from them.  How embarrassing!  I’m an adult, ffs.  We bought our first home using a VA loan.  We have since bought and sold six homes.  Never asked for help with a down payment, medical bills, daycare, school, ….. Not because we are super wealthy, but because we are adults perfectly capable of taking care of ourselves.  I would feel like such a loser if I had to ask for money.  Unless it was truly an emergency.[/quote]

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