menopause
The Inconsistent Mother
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Ms. Meniscus
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Mar 10, 2009 05:44 PM
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One minute my mom is presenting me with lavish gifts, the next criticising me for my lack of thrift. What is going on here? -- Bob in Bloomington
Dear Bob,
It's called menopause. Forgive your poor mother if the hot flashes cloud her judgment. I suspect inconsistency will rule for the time being.
Forgive your poor mother if the hot flashes cloud her judgment. I suspect inconsistency will rule for the time being.
You could always aim for logic and refuse to accept expensive gifts (on the basis of thrift and necessity). It's a matter of how much you're willing to depart with fun gifts.
-- M

