Is it normal that i feel bad when i receive lots of money from relatives?

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It happened to me today. I got some support from my grandparents in cash for my university studies.
"A lot of money" is relative, so right now it doesn't matter how much I've got, it only matters that for me, it's a lot.

And, when I got it, I just felt I didn't deserve it at all. I didn't feel like I've worked for it, I felt like a spoiled little douchebag, even though I don't think I'm too spoiled or ever was.
They're my grandparents, and they help me (they're in a superb health condition despite their age, and run a decent small business tho), which just creates a mess in my mind, making me feel really bad.
Same applies when I get money from my parents, but I don't feel THAT bad then.

So what's going on? Have you people experienced something similar to this?

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  • bananaface
    10 years ago

    Yeah, getting stuff from people can make me feel really uncomfortable too. Especially if it's expensive.

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  • Kuri0sitat
    10 years ago

    That's totally normal, but your family probably ENJOYS being able to help you, because they love you.It can feel awkward like you're cheating someone out of something you feel you don't deserve. But as a student, you probably need the help, and it makes them happy that they can be there for you, because they know it's hard. Everyone wins :)

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  • Matter_and_Energy
    10 years ago

    I feel bad for taking so much but I would feel a whole lot worse for refusing a gift. To do so would be an insult. It's a dilemma, but a completely understandable and common one.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    10 years ago

    I hate that i throw it back at them and say i am not a tramp eat my poo.

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    • bristexai
      10 years ago

      Go home, you're drunk.

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      • Terence_the_viking
        10 years ago

        Is the you Terence.

        Damn it Terence i haven't had a drink in 32 years.

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  • Twistedsniper98
    10 years ago

    Totally, every time I get money from my family, I am happy on the inside, but I have no idea what to do on the outside... Totally normal bro ;)

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