Aunt Questions Continuing Gifts for Unresponsive Nieces and Nephews

Dear Abby: Can I stop sending money to nieces and nephews who never say thank you?

Dear Abby: I have two nieces. Each has two children. The children range from 12 to 18 years old. All of them live in my country of origin in Europe. I haven’t been able to visit for more than 10 years, so the younger ones don’t remember me. I have, however, always sent them gifts of money for Christmas and birthdays, around $25 each time for each child, plus their mothers. When the eldest was 18, I sent a larger gift, around $75, with similar am…

Dear Abby: Aunt would like to end gifts to nieces after graduation

Aunt questions continuing gifts for unresponsive nieces and nephews

DEAR ABBY: I have two nieces. Each has two children. The children range from 12 to 18 years old. All of them live in my country of origin in Europe. I haven't been able to visit for more than 10…

Dear Abby for July 3, 2026

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026