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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I completely agree with this approach.  I was the only DIL (still am - go figure) and brought up "no gifts for the (well-earning, able bodied - not out loud) adults" in the early years.  Of course, I was the bad guy - and am always willing to take that hit.  But now, people just buy for whom they wish to buy.  And it is great, honestly.  I don't care if I have one less list to make.  Not one of us needs more stuff, but if they want their inside jokes, so be it.  The IL's are not exactly the warm, welcoming type, either way.

We still give a check to the nieces and nephews.  The nephews are the type to complain (much like the parents, again, go figure).  So it is a no win situation, just less so.

MIL still insists "she doesn't need anything" - which we all know, but jeez, give us something (anything) to work with, here. At least I can tell someone a store I like, if I have to.

I agree it is one less thing to do, during stressful times, OP.

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I like your double-standard..."no gifts" for yourself and others (as you select), but you HAVE to buy for MIL in spite of her "I don't need anything" statement?[/quote]

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