How do i tell my mother in law to stop buying me stupid gift for x-mas????

Question

she give me the dumbest gift and i end up throwing it away!

Answer 1

Same problem - only my in-laws buy me clothes that are either 3 times too big or wayyyy to small. Can't help you - because they will never listen.

Answer 2

You can start by stopping being such a selfish, conceited daughter-in-law for starters. Gifts are gifts. It is, indeed, the thought that counts. If you are not generous enough to understand this, then maybe she shouldn't buy you any gifts at all.

In any case, feel free to hint at what you DO want, in a nice and subtle way. But in the end, you should accept the gifts you are given with genuine joy and appreciation. THAT is what Christmas is all about.  

Answer 3

Our family usually makes lists of things needed or wanted as suggestions for others but in all actuality, its the thought that counts.  Just accept the gift with a smile.

Answer 4

You don't that is rude.Take them with a smile and a thank you.And if they are things you do not like put them aside or in a box.

I am sure in the yrs past people have probably thought the same with gifts you have bought them.

Answer 5

You're an extremely ungrateful person to say the very least. I suggest you tell her you would really appreciate it if she would, from now on, donate some money to charity on your behalf.  

Answer 6

Sounds like the gifts match you just perfect! Dumbest gifts for the dumbest daughter in law!

You are obviously self serving and ungrateful. I don't know why she gives you gifts at all.

You could suggest that they don't give gifts next year and donate the money to charity instead.

Answer 7

Aww, poor mother in law!!

I know what you mean. My mother in law gives me things that I SLIGHTLY hint at, and while I would never throw them away, it's hard to say "Hey, I'm really sick of puzzles."

Just have your hubby hint toward things you REALLY want. Or you could just tell her "Hey...I'm going to start making lists for Christmas, so it's easier for everyone to know what I like!"  It's amazing how it works! :) Good luck!  

Answer 8

i would accept the gift and the following xmas give it to them as a present

or if you don't want to do that keep the gift and send it to someone else as a present, this way you save money

i don't think there is a way you could tell someone to stop getting you stupid gifts as it could upset them or make them mad

Answer 9

You don't - act like an adult.Be gracious and accept it with a smile, say thank you and when she leaves just put it away don't throw it away.Some day she may ask you to see it or where it is, why hurt her feelings.Are you ungrateful and selfish? Grow up!!

Answer 10

ungrateful b!atch...

Answer 11

First of all, You could try being NICER about it! You seem like an ungrateful daughter-in-law. If she only gave one bad gift, just never mind it. Everyone does sometime. If she gives you lots of gifts you don't need every year, you could still do something with it.

*Think of creative ways to use the gift. (Once I got a multi-row wooden sled for Christmas. The bottom broke before I even used it. I ended up turning it into a shelf, and I still get compliments for it!)

*Before the holiday season, drop subtle hints. (Ex: If you want a...um...toaster, when you're by her, say to yourself, "Man, we sure need a new toaster. Where will we get one?")

*And you could just say, "I'm really fine. We don't need gifts this year." It's much better than being so mean about it.