DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are friendly with another couple, “Matt” and “Mara.” They have two young children, one of whom is autistic. We have five children, so we understand the daily challenges of parenting.
My husband and Matt have been friends since preschool. I met Mara soon after she and Matt started dating. We weren’t that close until after we both had children. When it comes time for birthday and Christmas gifts, Mara and I always ask each other what our kids would like for a gift. Besides the usual toys, books, etc., Mara always asks for expensive sensory items for her autistic son.
I adore her son, but I roll my eyes every time she sends me a link for a $90 memory foam chair. My husband doesn’t see a problem. We just buy more things for their other child so they are treated equally.
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