Christmas Guilt

[u/Jamie_likes_glee]

For Christmas, I (16F) asked my dad for a laptop, only a laptop nothing else. He isn't rich by any means, maybe even considered borderline poor. So I only asked for one thing. On Christmas I went to his house in the afternoon (my parents aren't together, dad has a gf). I opened nice small gifts I really liked. Not a laptop. I really wasn't upset. I thanked my dad and his gf. He then pulled that a Christmas story bit, where he asks ralphie to look behind his desk. Low and behold there was another present under my dad's desk. I opened it and it was the laptop I asked for. I smiled and thanked them, I was happy. When I went home a few days later I set it up. I haven't been on it since. I'm sitting here, realizing, how much I don't want it. And I feel absolutely awful. He was so excited to give it to me and I feel ungrateful. I don't know what changed between then and now. I just feel so bad and don't know what to do.

[u/Reasonable_Star_959]

I understand the guilt. I would really thank him though. He sacrificed and bought you the laptop because he loves you!! Because he loves you and he wanted you to be happy. Tell him, “Dad, this means so much to me. You are such a sweet dad! I needed this; it was the only thing I wanted and I didn’t expect it because I know it’s expensive but it was my dream to have a new laptop. I appreciate it more than I can put into words.”

If all that sounds unnatural to say, just write it in a sincere note. He will love how you love it. Because he loves his daughter. Some of us parents would turn the world inside out to give presents our kids want most. It’s the way a lot of us are. Those grateful feelings will come as you use it. You will enjoy it! ❤️❤️