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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She gave me a list for her kids and said not to get her and BIL anything. In the past she has always scoffed at people that only exchange with kids. The only thing I can think of is they came into a lot of money last year through a lucrative business deal and made a lot of big purchases, etc. I think [b]they don't want to exchange gifts because we can't afford anything they like[/b]. I know that sounds silly but the more money her husband made over the years that's the impression I got the last few Christmases. Then this year they decide not to exchange at all. The list for her kids hurt my feelings as well because I thought I always got them nice gifts. I'm probably taking it way too personally but would anyone else feel miffed? [/quote]

OP, I don't think this is the case at all.  Many, many families I know have stopped exchanging gifts with adults.  Dh's family stopped years ago.

As for the kids, if you didn't ask for a list, then that was incredibly rude behavior on her part.  You are not obligated to get them things from the list.  [/quote]

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