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[quote=Anonymous]I agree it's not the wife's job to maintain her husband's relationships and follow through on this stuff. I told my husband as much and he agrees. A little bit before Christmas and Mother's Day I ask him and my BIL what they've done for their mom and I leave it at that.

My BIL is a grown-ass man and doesn't need a birthday card. We call him and his partner and stepson. Period.

Newsflash to the ranks of the offended: my child doesn't notice when she hasn't gotten a gift from Aunt A or uncle B. She likes the gifts she gets and treats anything that comes in the mail as a bonus. These resentments and battles are an adults-only affair.

If you're fortunate to have all you need including toys and clothes for your kids then don't get worked up about whether other people buy things for you. Enjoy the time with them if you like them. Tolerate them at holidays if you don't.

Don't pretend this is about your kids. If they're looking for a present from Cousin Larla and are pissed when they don't get one you've got bigger problems than crappy in laws; you're raising a crappy kid. [/quote]

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