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In laws not bringing anything for Easter

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Lolajoe · 31/03/2024 19:27

I hosted an easter lunch which included my side of the family (mother, sister, grandma and cousins) and my in-laws (they don’t have any other family in this country). When my in-laws turned up my husband brought in 2 dairy free easter eggs that they’d given him (my husband and daughter are allergic to dairy). There was nothing for me. No egg, no flowers, not even a bottle of anything for me as the host who was cooking lunch for everyone.

My family bought flowers, wine and a non-Alc bottle and chocolates for me, my husband and our daughter.

Does anyone think this is strange? I can’t help, but feel like it’s rude, but my husband doesn’t bat an eyelid, which then makes me think I’m being totally unreasonable and making a big deal out of nothing.

OP posts:
haveyoutriedturningitoffandonagain · 31/03/2024 19:33

It's probably because dairy free is expensive and you can get chocolate anywhere

SausageRoll2020 · 31/03/2024 19:33

Maybe the egg for your husband was actually for you both to share?

DGPP · 31/03/2024 19:32

It’s rude but I’d just find it odd and get over it. You had other gifts

BananaSpanner · 31/03/2024 19:31

Rude. Eat your husbands egg.

Although, I should add that I wouldn’t expect an egg as an adult, but some flowers or wine for hosting would have been nice. However given that they bought your husband an egg, it was mean to not include you- unless it was for you both?

Presentbutnostalgic · 31/03/2024 19:30

Yes that's really mean and odd. Not even going to try to make excuses.