Christmas Presents
My MIL demanded to drop round presents before Christmas as they ‘look nice under the tree’. Which really meant: she wanted an excuse to come round & eat our food. I was sorting out the presents under the tree tonight & realised my partner has a giant gift bag from her & FIL. Then there’s a smaller gift bag - with 3 bottles of beer for my partner & a tiny little gift for me. I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but she really shouldn’t have bothered. It’s teeny & she’s not known for good quality gifts. I just feel so frustrated. I bought all their gifts. They were so thoughtful & expensive. All my partner has to do is write his name in their card (which I bought) but he gets all the glory.
I suppose it’s an improvement on my Birthday present which was wrapped in a bin bag 😂
On top of that, I have to cook for his entire family tomorrow in our home, whilst looking after our 1 year old. And I’m sure I won’t even get a thank you from MIL or FIL.
Give me strength. I’m not sure I can make it through the day!
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I wouldn't pick the gift for my husband unless it's an exceptional thing. He is a grown up and he knows where the shops are and how to please his family and friends if he wants to. The problem here is not really the shitty gift from your mil. Is that you feel not valued for things you are doing for your husband for them. Also why isn't he helping with the diner ? Looks like the whole Xmas thing relies on you only and that's not normal to me.
Stop doing it. Just let him do his family. If they can’t be bothered about you, why would you?
Out of curiosity... what did you get? 🤣
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Just put your name on their gifts or return them and tell him if he wants to get them a gift he can.