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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not sure if this is a generational thing, but I have noticed that several older relatives seem to really enjoy talking about the misfortunes of people they barely know. Some examples (from different people) include:

- Talking about a coworker's wife's sister's cancer diagnosis and treatment, and going on in great detail about how it is [b]impacting their young children and finances[/b]...

Genuinely asking for input/advice on dealing with this behavior. Am I missing something (maybe it is a reflection of their own anxieties that they can't express directly, for example)? What motivates it, how to view it in a more charitable light, how to respond...[/quote]

Did the co worker ask them for $?  The topic of a family's finances - reduced income, increased expenses- can be relevant to anyone.  What is the expected contribution from other relatives?  We and some other older relatives briefly discussed real requests for funds.  It wasn't gossip but how to deal with level of financial support when others have extravagant lifestyle expenses.

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