You mentioning the card shop, I was so pissed and hurt when my sister-in-law of 25yrs. couldn't think of being respectful and send my family a sympathy card for my family when my dad died, I didn't want them all to gather around me ands say "oh you poor thing", but I wanted respect for my dad. They sent a mass card almost 2 months later, I guess better late than never. The thing that gets me is that for everything my husband and I have been there for them, but they have become so self centered, that they have fogotten us
Sorry, I had to vent. . . I too would like to know why do I look for emotional care or concern from those who could care less basically? Perhaps it is something that goes back to childhood.
Take care now,
** hugs **
"darkeyes"