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£30 Easter budget

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Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 11:43

My friend just told me her and her husband spend £30 each on each other on Easter eggs.

She’d prefer a nicer one and some small bits and he’d prefer lots of mid sized ones so he had about 8 eggs.

AIBU to think this is insane?

They have no kids.

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Woodfiresareamazing · 05/04/2026 12:40

To use your favourite adjective, it's 'insane' to think two adults choosing to spend £60 on edible treats is insane.

Would it be 'insane' if they spent that on a meal out?
No, of course it wouldn't.

We all make choices on what treats we indulge in, nothing 'insane' about it.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 05/04/2026 12:39

I got my 3 DC standard eggs-one each under £5 Anything more is excessive IMO. The chocolate used is normally shit

PinkyFlamingo · 05/04/2026 12:38

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:11

I think this is it. £60 on Easter eggs is insane for the two of them? Especially to have a pile of about 15 eggs just sat there? It seems so wasteful.

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Why is it wasteful if they get eaten? Don't get it

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Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:38

Okay I accept IABU about this but I don’t know how to explain it.

I do love her dearly but she’s so over the top it just feels like everything has to be an event or an occasion and is very performative.

I asked her what she’s doing today and she said they’ve had mini egg pancakes for breakfast and are decorating Easter cookies later. I refuse to believe most normal adults without children are sat there decorating Easter themed cookies amongst piles of Easter eggs with their husband.

they live in the real world.

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LittleRoom · 05/04/2026 12:36

ThroughTheRedDoor · 05/04/2026 11:52

Hang on. Not including eggs they'll get from other people? I dont think I've ever bought an adult an easter egg apart from dh. How many eggs from other people will they get? Fascinating.

I've never even had one from DH! I don't think I've ever had an Easter egg as an adult.

I'm not one of those "adults don't need presents" types. I'm big into celebrations and get plenty for my birthday and Christmas. But I've always seen Easter eggs as for kids.

SugarPuffSandwiches · 05/04/2026 12:34

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:11

I think this is it. £60 on Easter eggs is insane for the two of them? Especially to have a pile of about 15 eggs just sat there? It seems so wasteful.

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Assuming they love chocolate if they get each other that much, how is it wasteful?
If they're going to eat it all?

Beachtastic · 05/04/2026 12:34

Fair play, but are they enormous?!

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 05/04/2026 12:33

It does sound weird to me. Dh and I just buy each other a nice egg, or one we hope will be nice! So I’m a bit pissed off about the Lindor one I bought him - the actual egg is very small compared to the size of the box!

He bought me a Maltesers one - ratio of egg size to box is much more what I’d expect.

Lindor = swizz!

Mayflowerz · 05/04/2026 12:32

seriously how does this affect you? I’ll answer it for you…it’s doesn’t.

They have every right to spend their money how they want. They can have any little Easter traditions they want. It’s nothing to do with you.

You sound jealous that they are happy.

ShanghaiDiva · 05/04/2026 12:32

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:11

I think this is it. £60 on Easter eggs is insane for the two of them? Especially to have a pile of about 15 eggs just sat there? It seems so wasteful.

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How is it wasteful?
they will eat them!

AliceNotInChains · 05/04/2026 12:31

I like a nice expensive Easter egg, we have a similar budget

ShanghaiDiva · 05/04/2026 12:30

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 11:47

It feels a bit show off and what adult needs ten eggs from their partner? That isn’t including any they’ll get from other people.

They always go over the top with spending insane amounts at Christmas too.

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Assuming they can afford it then it’s up to them surely?
you sound envious

ToKittyornottoKitty · 05/04/2026 12:30

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:11

I think this is it. £60 on Easter eggs is insane for the two of them? Especially to have a pile of about 15 eggs just sat there? It seems so wasteful.

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Why is it wasteful if they will eat them? It’s also not showing off, they are chocolate eggs ffs.

ktopfwcv · 05/04/2026 12:30

Jealousy

Trusttheawesome · 05/04/2026 12:29

They don’t have kids, they’re adults who earn their own money. They want to enjoy the holidays just like people with kids do. What’s your problem? You sound miserable.

SugarPuffSandwiches · 05/04/2026 12:28

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 11:47

It feels a bit show off and what adult needs ten eggs from their partner? That isn’t including any they’ll get from other people.

They always go over the top with spending insane amounts at Christmas too.

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Nobody needs 10 eggs, don't be ridiculous.
Sometimes it's nice to get 10 eggs though!
Seriously, why do you care how much chocolate other adults do or don't get?! If they can afford it, so what - it's just a nice bit of harmless fun.
It's hardly like they're buying each other crack. 🙄

MatronPomfrey · 05/04/2026 12:28

I bought DH an egg from Betty’s, it was £30. He only likes dark chocolate and he’s had all the usual dark options from the supermarket so many times.

Edictfromno10 · 05/04/2026 12:28

I think having a clear expectation of the budget you both will spend and an idea of each others preferences is a good idea. Stops resentment and misunderstanding. Not sure why it is any of your business though.

StationJack · 05/04/2026 12:27

YABU

TheChosenTwo · 05/04/2026 12:21

I only buy Easter eggs for the dc, dh and I don’t buy each other anything (in our heads it’s for children, not saying it IS just for children obviously but we don’t do it for each other).
We have on the other hand spend hundreds on food for today, hosting our family so we have pushed the boat out on a case of really lovely wine, a beautiful big shoulder of lamb from the butchers and a plethora of home made desserts - that’s where we choose to spend our money, food and hosting, it brings us joy! Some people may say it’s madness when you can buy a joint of lamb from the supermarket for x but as adults we all spend our money how we choose.

Sartre · 05/04/2026 12:19

I think it’s nice. My DH got me a pack of mini eggs!

BarbiesDreamHome · 05/04/2026 12:18

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 11:47

It feels a bit show off and what adult needs ten eggs from their partner? That isn’t including any they’ll get from other people.

They always go over the top with spending insane amounts at Christmas too.

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It's really not your business.

1kg of chocolate is 1kg of chocolate whether you have it stockpiled as eggs, a fancy single egg or a series of bars in the weekly shop.

Stop being the fun police and being so negative and look for a bit of joy in life.

ACR7 · 05/04/2026 12:18

Okayfolks · 05/04/2026 12:11

I think this is it. £60 on Easter eggs is insane for the two of them? Especially to have a pile of about 15 eggs just sat there? It seems so wasteful.

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Is it wasteful if they eat them all?
My husband is a chocolate fiend. He’d demolish a ridiculous amount of Easter eggs given the chance.
plus before we had our little girl we would go all out on each other for special days as it made us feel better about our fertility issues. We wouldn’t be sad we would try an enjoy what we did have and treat each other

Pineapplewaves · 05/04/2026 12:17

It’s their money, they can spend it how they like. What has it got to do with you? We’ve probably spent £20.00 per head plus DC have an Easter Lego set each plus the cost of the lovely roast we’re having later. It’s the last “chocolate event” until Christmas and our stash will last until then!

namechange3651 · 05/04/2026 12:17

But surely they’ll eat it as and when they want to? It’s not like they’ll be wasted!

I spent £35 on one for my grandmother - she only really likes Hotel Chocolat dark chocolate and that’s how much it cost 🤷‍♀️ Everyone else (both parents, DS, my sister) all have a large egg around £10-15 and a couple of smaller bunnies/packs of various mini eggs.

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