We Paid for My Stepdaughter’s Honeymoon
but She Called Us ‘Cheap’ — So We Taught Her
When my stepdaughter Brooke married, my husband Gary and I funded her college and threw her a vineyard wedding, even booking a luxurious Dominican Republic villa for her honeymoon with a private pool and ocean views. The next morning, Brooke called, furious, complaining the villa was “tiny” and the beach too far, calling us “cheap” despite our efforts. Stunned, I downgraded their stay to a basic hotel room. Hours later, she panicked,
demanding we fix it. Calmly, I explained the downgrade suited her view of the villa. Days later, she apologized, admitting her ingratitude. We accepted, seeing she’d learned gratitude isn’t about wanting more, but appreciating what’s given.