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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about talking to her about it?

"Sally, I want to ask you something.  Every year we try really hard to think of gifts you would enjoy, things that convey how much we care and how important you are to us.  But we feel like you don't really enjoy the things we give you and would rather get you something you like, than continue to spend money and energy in ways you don't enjoy.  Can you give me some ideas of things you'd value or appreciate receiving from us?"

Then sit back and see how she responds.  If nothing else this clears the air and can alleviate you of guilt going forward.  But maybe she'll realize how she's been behaving and adjust her attitude, or maybe she'll give you some real suggestions.  Maybe she'll appreciate your candor or maybe not but continuing to let it fester does no good for anyone.[/quote]

I like this.  OP here.  In the past, we have emailed her and she says "I don't need anything".  Yes, but that was not the question!  The question was "it's Christmas, what can we get you!?" Thanks PP.[/quote]

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