My partner's sisters are millionaires. With a lot of disposable cash they spend on new cars, flash holidays etc. They have had a chat, and between themselves and their mother, have decided that
A) we spend up to £10 on each person's Christmas presents
B) because one sister has three children, we should buy for the three children but not their parents. However, they will buy for our son plus us, as that makes three presents (?!).
We are skint and always overdrawn by thousands etc. On the one hand this sounds like a top plan. On the other, it is hardly very christmassy. And a bit odd not to be consulted about this new 'policy'.
In the past, my partner has chosen beautiful, thoughtful gifts for her family. They have not really reciprocated the thoughtfulness. And I would be surprised if their gifts cost as much as £10. One year, my partner and I were given two books marked '2 for £10'. Perhos we shuld have a £5 policy?...
Have always found it a bit odd, but we are not materialistic so don't mind. It is more the lack of thought, given my partner will spend hours creating photobooks etc for them
It is not that they are being kind to us, as I don't think they know how hard up we are.
So, any other theories for the £10 cap? Won't our nieces think we are a bit mean for not buying their parents anything when their parents give us something?
I vote to veto the policy -especially given we were not asked - but would appreciate your (gentle!) thoughts...