I got mad that I spent more money on her than she did on me, due to my husband saying my gift wasn't enough. I wanted to take the gifts back that I gave her.
2006-12-27 09:05:59 · 26 answers · asked by RoseBud 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You just posted one of the reasons why i no longer exchange gifts with people. Christmas blows.
2006-12-27 09:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to take a step back and look at the real meaning here. Gift giving is about GIVING a gift, not getting a gift. If you aren't exchanging gifts out of the goodness or you heart, then maybe you guys should agree to not exchange anymore. Honestly, you are being a little snobbish and immature (yeah, I know that's a little harsh and probably smarts a bit...but its true). Its attitudes like yours that ruin this beautiful season. Just enjoy being together with your family. What you actually get in a box under the tree should not be the biggest issue--just be happy that you have family to spend the holiday with; there are many people who don't and would trade your "crappy" gift for family any day of the week.
2006-12-27 09:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, first thing is: its the thought behind the gift that counts, not the price. BUT...I did the same thing when my mother-in-law bought my Christmas present at a yard sale and got everybody else an expensive gift, she also gave my husband a wedding picture...from his first marriage. Live and learn my friend. With in-laws it usually doesn't get much better. Just don't expect much and then you won't be disappointed. Oh, I would also consider finding "her" next gift at a dollar store, maybe she will get the hint.
2006-12-27 09:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by angel1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy what was given to you. Let go the anger and frustration.
How was your sister in law to know you were going to give her anything better than what she chose for you??? It would seem she likely expected you to give her a cheap gift in the first place and was only giving in kind so as not to embarrass you.
Truly, if your husband felt your original choice was not nice enough....then perhaps she knew you well ehough to know that you would not give anything really nice to her, so she was prepared to give you the same sort of gift she expected to get from you. You are selfish and spoiled and need an attitude adjustment.
2006-12-27 09:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 09:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by mundell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your husband was looking too deep into the situation. Really, it's the thought that counts. What if she didn't buy you a gift at all. Just know that next year her gift will come from the dollar store!!!!
2006-12-27 09:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Nessy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be such a brat! Big deal, you spent more on here. Maybe she wasn't able to afford a big gift on you. And, if she was, I see the reason why. I wouldn't want to spend that much money on you either..
2006-12-27 09:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got to agree with some of the other answers. You are a brat. Sounds to me like maybe you already didn't like this in-law, and threw your fit because you felt like you had a justified reason. Which you didn't.
2006-12-27 09:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by lejosmcoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is not about "how expensive" the gift you got. Is about the pleasure you just gave someone. I have an idea: If you don't like the present she gave you... give it to someone who will really appreciate it, needs it or to your local charity charter.
2006-12-27 09:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by ppv918 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying for in-laws is hard. My suggestion give it to your husband and have him throw it in her face. That way the whole family will understand "The True Meaning of Christmas"
2006-12-27 09:11:01 · answer #10 · answered by Tim D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋