Giving gifts can be tricky. People often make the mistake of giving others what they want to receive, and then act surprised why the person isn’t happy. However, some people also think they can decide what the person does with the gift.
This mother gave her adult son $600 so he could treat himself after a rough patch: he just became a new father and has been working hard lately. But, when he decided to split the gift with his wife, the mother wasn’t amused. So, she asked for advice online: should she say something or should she keep her mouth shut?
To better understand whether the mother is being unreasonable, Bored Panda sought the expertise of an LMFT and Certified Financial Therapist Nathan Astle. He explained the intricacies of deciding what the other person does with a gift, and you can read his expert insights below!
