Hello-
I have a question about my boyfriend and Christmas. This will be our second Christmas together. Last year, he got me a lot of nice things, which was great! I got him a really expensive sweater and a CD. He liked them both but I really couldn’t afford what I bought. This year, I’m facing the same problem. He makes twice the money I do. I want to be able to buy him more but I just can’t afford it. What do I do?
Sweetie. This isn’t a problem but I understand why you feel like it is. It’s okay that you can’t afford to purchase the same amount of gifts/spend the same amount on him as he can spend on you. If you’re uncomfortable with him spending more, set a limit for which each of you adhere. Or you can simply have a conversation with him explaining your feelings and going from there. Be honest with him and communicate. It’s not about the gifts at Christmas, it’s about being together and being thankful that’s the most important thing to remember.
Wishing You the Best-
Maggie
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Stay of My Bushes!
Dear Maggie
I have a neighbor who is always chopping my bushes. I understand if they grow over my fence that he can cut them. But I don’t understand why he leans over the fence and cuts what is on my side. I don’t know him and I’m not sure what to do.
Help!
Interesting dilemma. As far as I’m concerned, if he’s leaning over the fence, he’s on your property. And last I checked most cities have rules against fooling with your neighbors’ property, regardless of their reason. Now, how you handle this is crucial because let’s face it….you can’t pick your neighbors and for your own health, you should have a peaceful existence.
Perhaps introducing yourself is a good first step. Make a batch of cookies or banana bread and take it over. While you’re there, you could mention that you’ve noticed he’s had to do a lot of work to keep your bushes out of his yard. Offer to help him with the work or to trim more often. Be nice, you will get more flies with honey.
Good luck-
Wishing You the Best-Maggie
I have a neighbor who is always chopping my bushes. I understand if they grow over my fence that he can cut them. But I don’t understand why he leans over the fence and cuts what is on my side. I don’t know him and I’m not sure what to do.
Help!
Interesting dilemma. As far as I’m concerned, if he’s leaning over the fence, he’s on your property. And last I checked most cities have rules against fooling with your neighbors’ property, regardless of their reason. Now, how you handle this is crucial because let’s face it….you can’t pick your neighbors and for your own health, you should have a peaceful existence.
Perhaps introducing yourself is a good first step. Make a batch of cookies or banana bread and take it over. While you’re there, you could mention that you’ve noticed he’s had to do a lot of work to keep your bushes out of his yard. Offer to help him with the work or to trim more often. Be nice, you will get more flies with honey.
Good luck-
Wishing You the Best-Maggie
Friday, December 5, 2008
Don't Be Rude
Dear Maggie;
Is it rude to not purchase a baby shower gift when you life 1500 miles away and really aren't that close to the person who sent you the baby shower invitation?
Let me see here. She sent you an invitation, even though you aren't close and clearly aren't going to come 1500 miles to the shower?
I don't know what any of the etiquette experts would say but my opinion is chuck the invite. Send a gift if you want but if you don't want to, don't. You're not obligated to send gifts. Personally it sounds like that was the only reason you got an invitation to begin with. Bad form on her part.
Wishing you the Best-
Maggie
Is it rude to not purchase a baby shower gift when you life 1500 miles away and really aren't that close to the person who sent you the baby shower invitation?
Let me see here. She sent you an invitation, even though you aren't close and clearly aren't going to come 1500 miles to the shower?
I don't know what any of the etiquette experts would say but my opinion is chuck the invite. Send a gift if you want but if you don't want to, don't. You're not obligated to send gifts. Personally it sounds like that was the only reason you got an invitation to begin with. Bad form on her part.
Wishing you the Best-
Maggie
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