...to feel very hurt when my DS does not send me a Christmas card or buy me a Christmas present? We have a good relationship, we speak and text often. I also have a reasonably good relationship with his wife. I get on very well with my two DGC who I adore. I always buy for them all on birthdays and at Christmas. Throughout the year I will go and look after my two DGC during school holidays or whenever my DS and DDiL need me. A few years ago DS stopped sending me a Christmas card or present. I asked him why the first time he didn’t get me anything and he said money was short. I do understand this, however, I know for a fact that he doesn’t skimp when it comes to buying presents for his wife and children (I don’t begrudge him doing that) as he tells me what he has bought for them. I also know that DDiL buys for her parents. I can’t help thinking that it would be nice if my DS just gave me a thought, other than when he wants me for something, and sent me a nice card or a box of chocolates, especially at Christmas ?