💡 Attaching Strings to Gifts (Issue 120)
It happens too often
When strings are attached to gifts, they are no longer “gifts.” They become a bribe, a down payment, or worse.
“I bought you this nice gift. What are you going to give me?”
“If I do this for you, you’re going to owe me one later.”
“I made this nice gift for you. I can’t believe you never called to thank me or talk to me.”
“If I buy you this, here’s what I …