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Torn over Granddaughter

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Smileless2012 Wed 26-Aug-26 15:02:11

She's 21 fancythat; old enough to think and speak for herself especially as her 15 year old brother seems to be able too.

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fancythat Wed 26-Aug-26 14:58:04

And what he has told her. About you.
And told her what to do and say, and what to not do and say.

And how often in the past she has already said thank you.[though saying it every time is not out an out of the way thing to do.].

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Smileless2012 Wed 26-Aug-26 14:57:02

She should have said 'thank you' if she's prepared to accept the gift.

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stillawipp Wed 26-Aug-26 14:47:54

I suppose it depends what your relationship is like with her , given that you are estranged from her father....

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Cossy Wed 26-Aug-26 14:31:15

Give her time to respond.

At 21 she’s an adult and could quite easily visit you, if you are in the same country.

It’s understandable for you to feel a bit disgruntled about no contact.

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Elless Wed 26-Aug-26 14:28:12

Yesterday was my GD's 21st birthday, we are estranged from our Son (her dad). I wished her a happy birthday and told her that we always put money aside at birthdays and Christmas which she would eventually receive one way or another. Am I wrong to feel annoyed that she didn't even acknowledge the text (never mind the money), I feel torn over whether to bother in future - she's an adult and should have said either 'thank you' or 'I'd rather you didn't bother'. Her brother who is 15 always replies when we text him.

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