Cheap parents

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I have had some pretty awful regifted gifts before but I just shake my head and move on. There is no obligation to buy any service provider a gift so expect nothing and you won't be disappointed, maybe a little confused at a used bottle of tanner, but the only person it bothers is yourself if you get wrapped up in feeling awful about it. If they want to go to Disney or put hardwood floors in and buy me a POS for Xmas, then that's their prerogative to do so. They pay me for my service and nothing else is required. No sense in getting upset over what should have been or happened. Also counting cash is a smart move on the parent who does it religiously for you. I'd see that as a positive thing not a negative. Generally speaking in life we do not see things clearly about what's going on with other people. I like to say, don't assume to think you know what's going on. The tanner gift is ridiculous but laugh it off and don't let it stress you out. My gifts have gone in waves and I am the only one who can control my happiness and I know my worth without the need for extra gifts so gift or no gift or even crappy gift doesn't bother me anymore as it's more a reflection of the other person and their circumstances versus my self worth.