TAWK Magazine

  GIFT FOR GIFT MINDSET People's perception and response to each other's actions is a mystery.  I would rather give last, than take last, that's just how I'm wired. I indubitably know the genesis of this problem is my name. I mean, why would any parent name their only daughter Gift !🤦‍♂️ My natural response to every gift I receive is payback. This is me thinking out loud, why is it called a GIFT if it is not exactly free? If it comes with the burden of wanting to give back? Until I give something back, I feel like I am in debt.  If I am this benevolent, shouldn't I expect the same attitude and response from others?   My friend- Adams and I grew up and practically live life together. Our birthday gifts have been unaltering since age Sixteen. It is fair that we both have one birthday each yearly, the equation is balanced.  When I completed my masters degree, he got me a pair of sneakers. It was easy to be me because his law school graduation was just a mont...