Ok, long story short, I thought that myself and my two sisters could go in together and get my mother a ring with the three of our birthstones in it for Christmas. Well, the middle sister has the outrageous notion that in addition to our three birthstones we should put my deceased grandparents ( mothers side) birthstones in the ring as well. I was appalled, but we already have sorta bad blood between us as it is and I dont want to insult her idea, I have told her I thin it is better to have the traditional ring with the childrens birthstones, my youngest sister agrees with me, but how can we tell her without starting a big arguement?She is the type who thinks it is her against the world, which it is not but she strives for sympathy anyway. And dont yas think that is a stupid idea anyway? What should I do?
2006-10-26 13:54:07 · 5 answers · asked by heather_b_cody 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
sisters...you gotta love em! the best thing to do is the three of you go to lunch together and have a civil conversation about this. make it a point not to put any of their ideas down, but work with them. try and compromise with each other and come up with a few ideas with the ring. for instance remind them that it is a"mothers' ring" and that the children's birthstones should be in it. you can also come up with a separate gift that represent her parents. for instance, if you can find a great picture of her parents, put it in a locket. if your sister is not budging on putting your birthstones along with your grandparents, change the ring idea and maybe create a charm bracelet with a picture of everyone that is important to your mother. try not to get frustrated with each other because you don't want to turn something so beautiful into something ugly. let me know how you make out.
2006-10-26 15:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This type of ring used to be called a "mother's ring" and it probably still is. It pretty much is self-explanatory. Why don't you suggest that the 3 of you get her a "mother's ring" now and a "parent's ring" later?
2006-10-27 00:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her although you think it is a good idea, you can't afford the other stones and would prefer not to have to come up with the extra expense.
2006-10-26 23:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u guys should compromise!!
If she wants to give her a ring like that so bad she can buy that one and u tw0 go ahead with the original idea!!
Hint to ur mum wat she mite like!! and tell ur sisters!!
2006-10-26 20:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Children" was the idea.
2006-10-26 20:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋