I have been dealing with people especially family who do not answer emails or aknowlege gifts. I find it very difficult to deal with. It hurts me inside like I was foolish or wrong for doing it. It feels like when they don't appreciate they don't really care about me. The truth usually is they are the problem. Bad manners and selfish non caring attitudes that show up everywhere are what they are demonstrating. I just feel like stop , don't do it anymore, just be as rude and neglecting as they are. They don't care! Why should I ? The trouble is I find that depressing because I have always enjoyed giving and doing. It feels good and creative but then I end up really hurting when they don't seem to care. Hurting right now!