A gift should always be a gesture of kindness. The payoff of giving a present, be it a handmade note or a diamond ring, should be the joy you hope it will bring the recipient. Not one’s own satisfaction or glory. Redditor Spirulina4 and her husband had a special idea in mind for her stepson’s […] More
We’re all taught to say thank you for any gift we may receive. Even if it’s not something we ever would have gotten for ourselves or even something we don’t particularly like. Though sometimes, even if it’s given to us with the best of intentions, we can’t help but read into a likely non-existent, hidden […] More
While it is ultimately the thought that counts, people still find themselves agonizing over finding the perfect gift. Something that shows those we love just how much we love them in return. And while the price of a gift shouldn’t be reflective of its meaning, sometimes we find ourselves willing to pay more than we […] More
Everyone has different traditions for birthdays. Some might hit a pinata, while others sing a special song. Redditor Bearwear671 has found a new tradition that someone has introduced her to. However the original poster (OP) doesn’t appreciate this tradition. Instead, OP decided to leave the party with the gift she brought, bringing the ire of […] More
When we try to shop for gifts for another person, sometimes it can feel impossible to decide. So how do you normally figure out what to get someone for their birthday? If you’re Redditor SidIc3, you just ask your girlfriend what she wants. However, the original poster (OP) didn’t like the suggestion given and decided […] More
What a family spends their money on can always be a contentious issue among parents. Sometimes one parent can’t justify spending money on luxuries of any kind and insists money should only be spent on household essentials. Such was the mindset of Redditor mammabearxx3’s husband, who shocked his wife and daughter by making a significant […] More
Gift-giving is meant to be an act of joy for the giver and the receiver. It’s an opportunity to show how much we love someone. But gifts should not be demanded, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor MyRedditStuff3 felt imposed upon by her family when they didn’t appreciate how she handled giving […] More
Teen angst and rebellion are pretty normal, but sometimes teenagers can really cross the line in protecting their boundaries. Teenagers sometimes try to be honest and end up being mean, etc… because they are asserting their own identities, so everything feels like an attack. Redditor Radiant-Honeydew8422 found herself protecting a boundary regarding a birthday present—her […] More
