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Post by Gabriel on Feb 6, 2014 1:07:49 GMT -5
JustUs,
My older brother "Mike" was married several months ago. The family was informed after the fact. Mike and his bride, "Sophie," didn't elope. They had planned their church wedding for the better part of a year, and decided to include only a small group of friends while completely excluding the family. Naturally, this has caused hurt feelings. As far as I'm concerned, I have lost a sibling rather than gained one.
Mike and Sophie are now throwing themselves a party in their honor to celebrate their union. My mother not only wants me to attend, but expects me to give them a gift as well. Mom says he is "family" and therefore I am obligated to give a gift. I say I wasn't invited to their wedding so I'm under no obligation to give one. I have no desire to reward someone who thinks so little of me. What do you say?
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Post by JustUs on Feb 6, 2014 10:33:25 GMT -5
Hello Gabriel,
Some people just don't understand that their ways are hurtful. Their relationship meter don't function at a normal standard. Mankind period are driven by selfish desires, that's why God require us to fellowship together to be more sharing and giving. In both of your cases; him not inviting the family and you not wanting to give a gift, are wrong. Two wrongs will never make a right. I suggest you give a gift and along with that gift a detailed description on how offensive the family felt by his action or lack thereof. When he truly need you, he will be expecting you all to be there and won't understand the ill feelings. Forgive and forget.
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