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AIBU?

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AIBU to expect a present

30 replies

Samantha2014 · 13/12/2015 13:05

Hi
I'm new to mumsnet so hi everyone.
AIBU to expect a present for my partner for his birthday from my brothers and sister.
Considering I always buy for them and there partners.
I've been with the father of my children for 8 years now so it's not that they don't know him. They all love him. So why wouldn't they get him a little something.
I find it embarrassing as his family always buy me birthday present
Please let me know what you think

Thanks in advance

OP posts:
reni2 · 13/12/2015 16:37

I don't buy for my sister's or my SIL's dhs. They don't for me. We are all quite close and on really good term. It might be different if they buy for their other BIL and SIL though.

Strangertides1 · 13/12/2015 16:48

This happen with me and my sis. I always bought for her dh and they never buy for my dh, no issues. So I stopped buying for her dh, I just send a happy birthday text. She never mentioned it as she doesn't have any defence. Simply stop buying for your siblings partners.

SevenSeconds · 13/12/2015 16:59

I don't buy my SIL a birthday present, in fact my brother and I don't give each other presents either, only cards. We give each other's DC presents though.

Viviennemary · 13/12/2015 16:59

Most families have their own customs. If you buy for your sister and brother's partners then they should buy a present for your partner. If they don't and it bothers you then stop buying them presents. as you can't actually say hey you lot where is my Dp's present.

PrincessMouse · 13/12/2015 17:14

IMO, I think YABU. I don't buy my BIL, SIL and I never bought ex-SIL presents. Never even crossed my mind. I don't even know when their birthdays are. The don't buy for me and my family don't buy for DH. The kids, yes I think a little gesture is good but I definitely wouldn't expect it from in laws even if I did buy my in laws presents.

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