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[quote=Anonymous]I deal with this every single year with both my parents and ILs, and I’m done. Every year they want to have an idea of a gift DC “really want”, my parents always cap it at $50, I think because they are searching for that “wow factor” from our kids.

Inevitably every year ILs end up not buying the thing (I now make something up because I know they won’t follow through), and my parents will complain about the gift. This year DD really wants a hoodie. It’s in stock at the mall, online, and I told them I could ship it to them if that was easier. My mom told me she was shopping this weekend. Just now my mom called and said she thinks it’s too expensive (on sale for under $40 at Hollister) for an article of clothing. She wants another idea. I give one. That one doesn’t seem exciting enough. I explain these are things she WANTS, and they excite HER. I decided to drop the rope with her too and just gave another generic idea. My mom is still unhappy.

Why ask? What are they expecting? Why does she do this? Help me understand![/quote]

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