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I have been dating my girlfriend for 9 months and in addition to getting her a gift for x-mas, I was planning to get a small gift for her mom/dad (not individually, but a gift they could share and both appreciate). Mind you, just a nice gesture. Anyway, she has been hinting that I should get her Mom and Dad individual gifts, as well as a gift for her brother, sister, and nephew.
Is is me, or is this really appropriate. I have never done this with past girlfriends. And, it's not like I'm trying to be cheap -- I am just wondering: who's tradition is out of whack here, mine or hers?
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Your tradition is more appropriate by general standards. It's a bit rude of her to ask you to buy gifts for a tonne of her family members - especially if you aren't really close with them. She probably just doesn't want anyone to feel excluded, but it's not fair to put that kind of responsibility on someone she's been dating for nine months.
I think one gift and a nice card would be appropriate for her parents. I don't think there is any need to get a gift for everyone in her family. Otherwise, you can do a different approach and try getting a gift the whole family can share - like a board game or bottle of wine (depending on the ages, of course).
You're not obligated to buy every family member gift. Maybe next time she hints, explain that you don't feel comfortable giving everyone a gift but you want her family to know that you've thought of them.
Your tradition is more appropriate by general standards. It's a bit rude of her to ask you to buy gifts for a tonne of her family members - especially if you aren't really close with them. She probably just doesn't want anyone to feel excluded, but it's not fair to put that kind of responsibility on someone she's been dating for nine months.
I think one gift and a nice card would be appropriate for her parents. I don't think there is any need to get a gift for everyone in her family. Otherwise, you can do a different approach and try getting a gift the whole family can share - like a board game or bottle of wine (depending on the ages, of course).
You're not obligated to buy every family member gift. Maybe next time she hints, explain that you don't feel comfortable giving everyone a gift but you want her family to know that you've thought of them.
What are some good gifts for mom and dad?
Alex
What are some good gifts for mom and dad that are not too pricey but are still nice gestures. Something that is not that expensive but means a lot.
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Gift card to their favorite restaurant.
Gift card to their favorite restaurant.
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