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Is it normal to feel hurt that you're not thanked for the gift you gave someone?

I don't know why I always feel this way sometimes. I went to my cousins 13th birthday which I had fun. I got him a cool shirt. I saw his best friend gave him the same shirt. When it got my my gift from him, he was like, "Oh its the same shirt. I already have this shirt. Ooh and I got $40 nice!" Then he quickly mocked on to the next gift. I couldn't believe this. He didn't even say thank you to me but to everyone else he did. I didn't make it into a big deal but I eas hurt inside. My dad wasn't. He didn't care. Maybe I didn't hear him say thanks. Am I too sensitive.
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I don’t know if I could fake enthusiasm if I had just been given the same gift. Maybe try being more assertive to the recipient or even offering to exchange the gift? You can’t give with expectations attached or you will always be disappointed
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That you be thanked by a 13 year old. I know it’s good manners and I’ve had the same experience, hopefully he will grow out of it soon 😊
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