SIL annoyingly nosy about gifts
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Anonymous
| People are acting like she's asking what color your new sweater is. I feel asking about diamonds is more of an attempt to find out the price, which I don't like. |
Anonymous
It's a little late for "looking for ideas" or "comparison shopping" when she's asking them on Christmas morning. Looks like nosy, smells like nosy -- probably nosy, and probably with a dash of insecure added in for good measure. |
Anonymous
This is what I think. When it gets to the level of asking if it is gold or custom or with diamonds, it’s all about comparison. Depending on the situation, have your husband say he’s not comfortable with it. I think it’s your husband who should say something. Otherwise, the women get blamed for “cat fights” or whatever while the men sit passively around discussing the Jets. |
Anonymous
Not OP here but no it is not your job to spend a holiday answering questions about gifts. It's weird and and you don't need to indulge. |
Anonymous
| If she asks too many specific questions just say - Why do you ask, are you planning on getting something similar? |
Anonymous
+1. BIL's wife is constantly trying to one-up. |
Anonymous
I do think it's weird but does sound like SIL is just trying to make conversation and is unaware how it comes across. |
Anonymous
| Why are you so secretive? |