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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm extremely close to my inlaws. So I'm not sure why my MIL would choose to buy me a blanket for Christmas but buy my SIL at least 5 nice items. I'm a heck of a lot closer to her. I didn't expect such an impersonal gift. We all open gifts together and needless to say, I was a bit embarrassed that I received a throw while my [b]counterpart[/b] kept pulling out nice hand lotions, cosmetics and a dress. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but she made me feel like she was sending a message. I would've felt bad even if the tables were turned. I always go out of my way to buy gifts that will be appreciated. I take the recipient into mind as well as who will open up what where and in front of whom. Unfortunately, this happened on a few occasions. I don't know what gives. But I'm ready to get out of here. As much as I love MIL sometimes some of her actions seem a bit passive aggressive. [/quote]

Your SIL is your MIL's daughter. You are not her "counterpart." You are your MIL's daughter-in-law. If you come to the table with that expectation instead of "I'm the exact same as a daughter," you'll probably be able to relax and go with the flow more.[/quote]

Reading is fundamental. They are both DIL' s. [/quote]

READ THE THREAD.[/quote]

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