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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have chosen to do family experiences for DH’s parents and siblings (and their families). We have done a lot of fun things over the years but I think DH’s one sibling and partner don’t seem really into it.

I feel like it’s the one time we can guarantee everyone can be together and it’s usually just for a few hours.

DH’s sibling and partner have two young kids, so we were planning to get the kids a few small kids since we are paying for a everyone’s family gift.

I let them know I would still have gifts for them but not as many since we will be having another family event. And I didn’t get a response.

Should I just offer an out and say, we are doing a family gift this year, would you prefer to receive other items? That feels so sterile to me but I also don’t want to force them into planned activities if they aren’t into group things. What to do? [/quote]

Your gift is pretty narcissistic and controlling.  Don't play dumb.  All those strings attached make it more of an obligation than a gift.  You know that.  But then you play the innocent card and are just shocked and offended that your generosity is perceived as a burden.

Surely you aren't so stupid that you don't realize that families with little kids might have their own preferences as to how they might want to spend their free time and who with.

But no,you have to be the queen bee and everyone has to dance to your tune.

Nice.[/quote]

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