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[quote=Anonymous]DH's sister has always driven me slightly nuts and I feel completely petty about it so keep my mouth shut as much as possible. She is the classic younger sister, baby of the family, must be the center of attention, must have her opinion heard, but is sweet and ultimately well-intentioned. I have always felt that her gift-giving comes from a place of needing to be seen as the BEST GIFT GIVER. She will obsess over the perfect, most effusive gift. I feel incredibly awkward about a custom portrait based on our wedding photos and would rather have a gift card. I hate the pressure of displaying or wearing a personal gift. When our kids came along it became completely absurd, to the point that her gifts outdid Santa.

I just note this because if OPs SIL is a private, anxious, or introverted person she may feel OPs actions as a type of control and may not know how to manage it. I don't have any suggestions, because I end up gritting my teeth and complaining to DH in private, which isn't ideal obviously. Just food for thought.[/quote]

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