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It sounds like your friend

Submitted by Finance Girl on March 18, 2008 - 19:05.

It sounds like your friend feels guilty for the breakup of his marriage or for not seeing his son regularly. It's pretty common for guys in that situation to try to "buy" their child's love, not because they think they can, but because they feel guilty that they aren't able to give them the "happy" childhood they deserve. This will probably change once your friend becomes involved with another woman :)

I know what you mean about generous givers though. My husband tends to be like that. Personally, I don't like "owing" favors and having to keep track of whose turn it is to buy things. Plus, I don't think it's something people who are in debt can really afford. Why can't we all just pay for ourselves?

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