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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]C) None of the above. You be the kinder person and say thank you for thinking of you on your birthday and if you really don’t want it around, you donate it when goodwill is open again.

Being kinder than someone deserves is never the wrong choice. [/quote]

OP here. Normally I would always do this but my MIL will weaponize it all somehow. I wish this weren't the case but it is. [/quote]

OP, I don't think the person above understands people with serious issues. It sounds like based on your description (weaponizing) she's got a personality disorder or something similar. If this is the case, don't acknowledge the gift. Don't give her power. Stick in in your basement then donate next chance you get.[/quote]

DP. Yes but MIL will be able to weaponize a non response a lot more than a simple thank you.  MIL sent the text to DH for a reason, I bet she thinks there won't be a response from OP.

Lets face it by not responding you are playing MIL's game, you actually give her the power.  By responding in a way that the majority of society would deem the correct response which is a simply "The gift arrived, thank you", then you are giving power to yourself by shutting down the game, especially when it's done by text and can be shown later if need be.[/quote]

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