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[quote=Anonymous]My mother always asks for my Christmas wish list like I’m 5 and not 50. I used to refuse to provide one and said I didn’t want presents, but she always buys me a bunch of of presents anyway and if I don’t give her some guidance it’s just all useless crap. So I usually give her three or four ideas that are inexpensive and stuff I might actually use.

Your mother, OP, is bonkers, but then you knew that. Even if you bought her every item on her ridiculous list, she would probably find some thing to be unhappy about and disappointed in.

I would either
1. Buy her one thing from her list that you can afford if there is something like that
2. Buy her something truly strange, like a bizarre sculpture or lava lamp or something that would mystify her when she adds it to her post-Christmas present display 
3. Get her some thing you genuinely think she would like and enjoy that is not on her list but that you want to give her. Then when she is unhappy just accept that this is how she is and you are doing your best to be a loving daughter and that is your part. She has to do her part and if she won’t there’s nothing you can do about it, so proceed with a light heart and pity for someone who spurns the loving gifts of their children.[/quote]

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