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[catsten]

I was just reading through the post about married sons disregarding their parents. I'm in a different boat. MY DH (the married son) never forgets his parents (just his dad now) or his sister and brother. He always makes sure he gets them a gift even if it's just a small token. He even buys wreaths to put on his mom's and grandmothers graves at Christmas and flowers at mother's day.

When my MIL was still alive I would receive a birthday card and usually some small gift. Since she has died I get absolutely nothing from my FIL---not even a call wishing me a Happy Birthday. In fact when my mom was in the hospital having some very serious lung surgery done no one from DH's side even called to see how she was. It's not like we're long distance, we live in the same town.

Now my FIL's birthday is coming up next month and I guarantee that DH will get him something. Yet my birthday was at the end of January and DH only gave me card. My sister and mom took us out to dinner. Interestingly enough my parents and sister always remember my DH"s birthday and he always gets a gift from them.