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[quote=Anonymous]Ever since I've known her, my MIL has given me what I'd describe as a hodge podge of 'generic nice items' for Christmas. Things like mugs, scarves, decorative dishes, lotions, etc. She has good taste and the items are nice/good quality, and I do like them! But they are typically not things I'd buy for myself (for example, she got me a cute mug one year, but I have plenty of mugs and very limited space). Regardless, I am of course always gracious and thank her enthusiastically for the gifts.

This year, she texted me and asked if I could send her a suggestion for Christmas. I was really happy she went this route and sent her a link to something I actually want/need (FWIW, it also cost about half of what I'd estimate she typically spends on the other items).

Well, we opened gifts early since they will be out of the country for the holidays and I received the usual collection of miscellaneous items and not the item I'd requested.

I am NOT complaining about not getting the gift I "wanted", but I'm thinking this was a bit odd / am worried that I somehow offended her by making a specific request that wasn't along the lines of the stuff she usually buys. FWIW, we get along well and I don't have any issues with her.

Am I overthinking this?[/quote]

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