Super minor issue, just sort of feel weird about where I am with it so would love some input.
I've always been stubborn and fine with standing up for myself. I have no problem being firm and telling people no, and I don't cave to guilt or manipulation so figured attempts weren't that big a deal.
My mother's been an ass with pushback since DS was born (he's nearly 4) over different boundaries. Everything else has been dealt with but she keeps making gifts an issue, so I keep setting firmer boundaries, only to have her still be annoying with it.
She pulled some crap this spring and then again over the last few weeks and I'm to the point where I want no gifts at all from her ever again. I'm done with her pushing and manipulating, but guys, I am just fucking blah with it.
I talked to her yesterday and I just didn't even have a desire to bring it up. I'm not afraid of her reaction, or even to hurt her feelings, but I've just sort of reached a point of complete apathy with it.
Has anyone had this happen before? I'm not apathetic in the sense that I'm going to go "well nevermind, she can have her way and give what she wants," just like "I'm so exhausted with trying to correct her on this, I want to pretend it's not happening". I have no idea what's wrong with me here. Thoughts?