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    Ella1978    June 19, 2010   Cleveland, Ohio

    Two weeks ago, my FI and I made a very expensive trip to New Orleans for a friends wedding.  I was invited to the shower, got a nice shower gift, we drove to N.O., spent a lot of money on the hotel & gave them a decent wedding gift.

    This weekend she graduated from college.  She invited a few people over for a "dessert pot-luck reception" at 8:30pm.  We found out about this at 10:30 am.  We brought over brownies, and I got her a card.. but I couldn't afford a gift card to put inside.

    Now I feel guilty that I didn't give her a little something for her graduation - but the other side of my mind says, you just spent 1200 dollars on this girl, she should understand...

    What do you guys think?  I have a "guilty" feeling, should I?

     
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    EvaBostonTerrier    July 3, 2010  

    I wouldn't worry about it.  That's a lot of events all at once (shower, wedding, graduation)!  Also, you didn't really know about the event in advance.

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    Oh my gosh, get rid of that guilt pronto!  I'm sure she wasn't expecting anything from you other than for you to come and have a good time.  She must appreciate what you did just a short time ago, that was more than generous.  You can't over extend yourself, you can only do what you can do.  Don't worry about a thing.  I just hope the brownies were good :)

     
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    shaydenise    October 30, 2010  

    I don't think you should worry about it.  You went to the get-together to celebrate her graduation.  That should be all that's expected, not an extravagant gift.

     
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    Gemstone    July 2011   Cincinnati

    Don't feel guilty. I doubt she was expecting a gift. She probably just wanted to celebrate with friends! :)

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    I wouldn't feel guilty at all. I have never bought a graduation gift for anyone, and I didn't receive any! I am sure she wasn't expecting gifts, and the card was a nice gesture :)

     
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    Miss Bella    October 15, 2011   Blue Bell, PA

    You are fine!  I'm sure she didn't expect anything since you just spent mega bucks on her shower!  Don't feel guilty!  You are good :)

     
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    Serya    October 7, 2011   Frederick, MD

    Ditch the guilt! You have nothing to feel guilty for - you were there to celebrate with her and were able to pull together a dish and a card at the last minute! Heck, you deserve some kudos for it!

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    I wouldn't feel guilty!  You just gave her a present for her wedding, people don't need both especially not from friends!

     
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    missjyc    September 18, 2010   macomb, michigan

    i think you are a most generous person and should not feel guilty! i am sure your friend appreciated everything, including the graduation brownies and card!! it's prolly just bothering you personally cuz you are a "giver" :)

     
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    Ella1978    June 19, 2010   Cleveland, Ohio

    Thanks guys!  I appreciate it.  I try very hard not to offend, and I was just unsure if others would have responded the way I was feeling that she might.

    Thanks much!

     

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