A mum has been branded 'spoilt' after admitting to feeling 'disappointed' with Christmas and birthday presents given by her family.
She explained on the popular Mumsnet 'AIBU' (Am I Being Unreasonable) thread that she has a November birthday and a family of six children with a husband. The mum claimed to have 'simple tastes' but is often left feeling 'disappointed' with gift choices.
She claims that the gift choices are that 'useless' she has told her family not to buy anything this year. The thread caused quite a stir amongst Mumsnet users.
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The post read: "So I have a November birthday and family of 6 children and hubby. I have fairly simple tastes and definitely not extravagant but every Birthday/Christmas I'm so disappointed that I've told them not to buy me anything this year. Examples are new purse - no coin compartment so useless to me. Slippers, pj's and dressing gown - all wrong sizes.
"I like Sanctuary products and they always buy " wannabe" you-know similar colour and branding but not actual! Earrings - I chose exact pair and told daughter which shop to buy from knowing budget allowed last year - smaller pair appeared for birthday and lost their gold after a few weeks as only gold plated. Same box of chocolates every bloody year!!
"They do not exchange the items or provide receipts so I can get something that fits or that I actually like so I've said really don't bother and they think I'm ungrateful. Am I being unreasonable?"
The frustrated mum's post was filled with responses from Mumsnet users keen to share their opinion on the matter and the post certainly divided users.
One response read: "Are you 6? Just be grateful or otherwise tell them not to buy presents. Simple." A second Mumsnet user said: "I know how you feel. Even saying that you don’t want anything doesn’t work. It’s very frustrating and wasteful. I’ve put things straight in the charity bag before now, and they still don’t get the message!"
A third Mumsnet user responded: "Some people are into buying gifts and carefully selecting the perfect thing and some people are not - I understand where your coming from but tying up gift section as a measure of love/caring….there be dragons IMO. My own mother is the worst gift giver ever - buys me things as if we have never met. I do find it irritating but I know it’s not malicious. Thoughtless maybe…..I try not to over think it."
A fourth commented: "I don't know, I find it hard to agree with all of this tbh. Gift-giving is supposed to be about someone buying something for you. Something that they think you will enjoy or like. The very act of giving you a gift is a display that they love and care about you. don't really like or agree with the culture of "if I don't get exactly what I want then don't bloody bother". If that was the case, then they might as well just all give you cash so you can buy what you want - but that sucks out the very soul of gift-giving."
The Mumsnet user continued: "It's about the principle really, especially when children are involved. Some people are naturally good at giving gifts - others, not so much. It doesn't mean that they don't care but it's a skill that isn't easy to master if you're not a natural. It sounds to me like they've really tried to get you something they think you'll like. It's not as if you've been given a tea towel or a new kitchen spoon! The fact it's not 100% right is a shame but hardly cause to throw your toys out of the pram. That just sounds a bit spoilt, if you want my honest opinion."
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