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Originally Posted by AMG_G
My wife is one of those people who knows exactly how much is in her wallet, down to the penny, at any given time. She noticed she would be missing $40 sometimes $60 from her wallet everytime she visits her cousin in Edmonton. She suspected her Aunt because she has a thing for the WestEd casino, but really had no proof. She was all gungho about trying to find proof about the theft until the day she walked into the room and caught her Aunt putting her wallet back into her purse. She said that she noticed it was about to fall out of her purse and wanted to stick it back in. My wife, initially wanted to bust her but in the end she just said thanks. She valued the relationship, not only with the Aunt but the whole family dynamics more than the money. She is just more carefull with her money (Only having $20 in her wallet) now whenever she is up in Edmonton. So moral of the story is that unless you want to end ties badly I would just let it be and be more proactive next time they are over. Of course reimburse your kids and tell them you needed get exchange their coins for newer ones at the bank because I don't think there is a need for the kids should know the truth...Edmonton sucks.
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Sounds like her Aunt has a compulsive gambling problem and she steals and lies to support her habit.Your wife is enabling her ,she is not doing her any favors because "she values the relationship". Confront her,offer support but I would not ignore it,if it ends ties badly,so be it.