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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s hard to imagine if you haven’t been there but I now lie like crazy to my mother. I told her a co-worker (completely imaginary) was leaving an abusive marriage/ a neighbor is going back to school to better herself/ an acquaintance had a kitchen fire, etc; and they would love her plates, old coats, plants etc.

Then I donated anything good but most went into the trash. It was just easier for her to let go of things if she thought someone wanted them. [/quote]

This is a good strategy!   It can (sometimes) work with cars too--when they shouldn't be driving but don't want to give up their car.  [/quote]

The only issue is keeping track of which imaginary person got something really nostalgic. My aunt called me and asked if Mary wanted more plates since it was the same pattern plates as my mom had. I had think who Mary was. I called my cousin and she said please take the plates because no one in their family wanted them and they were desperate to get my aunt ti downsize.

So it turns out Mary has a sister who would love the plates because coincidently she has a sister who wants them so when they have big family gatherings they can share them. My mom and aunt love the thought their plates are being used when in reality they are in a dumpster. [/quote]

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