My mother-in-law keeps giving us money we did not ask for and it makes me feel grateful and resentful in equal measure.
More people experience this than they realize.
Receiving unasked-for assistance can complicate adult autonomy and create obligation dynamics that strain relationships.
“Where Are You with Money in your 30s and 40s — peak earning and spending?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.