But if I dont engage Im kepping the money. No matter how mjch I need it I cant keep money given in those circs.
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Why not just return the card?
Return the card with the cash? It was not mailed, thedy left it in cash on my screen door. I'm not sure mailing back cash is a good idea. (Obsiously by giving cash she is making it as awkward as possible to refuse.)
Under these circumstances, I don't know that I would not think it the cash in the same way I do when I find a quarter on the ground (that was not obviously belonging to anyone around). I'd say thanks to the found money imp and move on.
The only way keeping the money would oblige you to interact with one or the other of them would be if you chose to do so.
Don't get me wrong, I've had more than my share of righteous indignation. And lord knows, I've made more than a few statement gestures. But, in this case, why not give yourself the opportunity to receive something without putting negative energy on it?
They dropped the cash...quite actually...in a physical sense...and you found it. Bonus!
Send them a money order.
I'd say thanks to the found money imp and move on.
I'd go with that one too. The annoyance she has inflicted upon you is worth that much. Doesn't mean you have to acknowledge it.
Donate it, and leave the original card with the donation receipt in their door.
Or what Laura said.
Keep the money. Maybe she really does feel bad about the way she's behaved. The money is a gift; you have no obligation to change your relationship with her.
If you need it, keep it. Although I'm sure telling her to choke on it would be gratifying, sounds like you can't afford to.