Originally Posted by tiN
I understand your concern about helping the family in the Philippines.
In my view, helping is not an obligation. You're helping because you wanted to help.
In each family there is a different situation. In my family, I dont obligate my self to send money/gifts or help them. I send it because i am happy to do it as long as i know how to control it, As i know how hard it is to work/make money.
And speak to your wife/partner how you feel about it, as someone says "money is really sensitive issue"
