We do not have children. Over the years, 20+ years, I've given pretty generous B-day gifts and X-mas gifts to 5 nieces and nephews. They are also in my will. DH does not oppose this practice.
They do not acknowledge my B-day, I don't get a phone call or a card. One niece who is 21 has acknowledged a couple of times, but I think when it was to her advantage. I'm struggling to stop this practice. On the other hand, does one give gifts for something in return? I think I should donate these gifts to charitable organizations in their name. I could give them a card that states that donation. All nieces/nephews parents are doing ok financially.
They do not acknowledge my B-day, I don't get a phone call or a card. One niece who is 21 has acknowledged a couple of times, but I think when it was to her advantage. I'm struggling to stop this practice. On the other hand, does one give gifts for something in return? I think I should donate these gifts to charitable organizations in their name. I could give them a card that states that donation. All nieces/nephews parents are doing ok financially.