Self-List Giving

by Judson Poling

Expectations, Disappointment, Family Relationships, Christmas. 2 Males, 2 Females. A young married couple receives gifts from their parents, and they realize that they were given with ulterior motives attached. Todd receives tools as reminder from his father to be like him, “Mr. Fix-it.” Diane receives an espresso maker, a reminder to be more domestic. They too, though, gave inconsiderate gifts, and in the end, find themselves gravitating toward the gift they gave, rather than the gift they received.

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First published July 1, 2002