I gave $2000, that I could just afford, to my son when he was in financial trouble. He told me that he didnt know when he would be able to repay. My answer was ,"If I ever need it, I will tell you". Several years went by, my son thrived and was doing well, Then the recesiion hit and my husband's business failed. We needed help to move and downsize so I asked my son if he could repay the money. He was furious, told me that he had perceived it as a gift and lectured us on our "lifestyle" etc. He came up with the money but, sadly,it caused a schism that I think will never mend.

I gave $2000, that I could just afford, to my son when he was in financial trouble. He told me that he didnt know when he would be able to repay. My answer was ,"If I ever need it, I will tell you". Several years went by, my son thrived and was doing well, Then the recesiion hit and my husband's business failed. We needed help to move and downsize so I asked my son if he could repay the money. He was furious, told me that he had perceived it as a gift and lectured us on our "lifestyle" etc. He came up with the money but, sadly,it caused a schism that I think will never mend.

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