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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I would imagine that your DIL is as anxious about forming a relationship with you as you are with her.  She probably read more into the gift than you ever intended, that you care more about the dog than her, and mentioned it to her her DH/your DS because she was looking for reassurance, and your DS, who is probably also anxious about the relationship, overreacted by sharing with you.  Of course, it's also possible that she's a witch but from where I sit the downsides of treating her like a witch if she's not are much bigger than the downsides of the opposite.

Given that, I'd take the high road and call her and apologize, saying something like "trying to buy you a gift was really hard, and made me realize how much I want to get to know you.  I didn't even think of how it could be interpreted until DS called me.  Will you forgive me?  Tell me some of the things you like, so I'll be prepared when your birthday rolls around!"[/quote]

I think this is great advice.[/quote]

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