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I didn't get any graduation gifts, should I be mad at them?
22/f.
I graduated from college yesterday, and my boyfriend came with his family. I never received a card or a gift from any of them. I couldn't help being disappointed that I didn't even receive a card or some flowers. Do I have a right to be mad?
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There is no reason to be mad. In my opinion, the best gift anyone could get for another is to be there for them. Just think about it if they did NOT show up. It is normal though to get disappointed when you don't get what you want, but the world doesn't revolve around one person.
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not really, i guess that they thought by just being there was going to be enough i guess you really should be happy that they were there to support you because not many people do that
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No. Maybe they thought making time for your graduation was enough to show that they cared. You don't invite people to your events for the gifts. You invite them to share in your celebration of an achievement. If they bring gifts, great! If they don't, I hope you thank them graciously for taking time out to come witness your special day. They didn't owe you anything. You aren't even their own child! That being said, boyfriend could have done *something*! A card from him, at least. That would have been nice. But his family, no, they are not obligated.
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Is it going to do you any good to be mad?
It's always a smart thing to share with your partner how you are honestly feeling - you are honestly feeling disappointed.
Being angry is likely an overreaction to a completely unintentional slight. Tell your boyfriend you were disappointed that he didn't even bring a card. It was a letdown.
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