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To want my SIL to stop asking how much things cost?

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cottonwoolbrain · 22/09/2017 16:29

Example sent her a photo this morning of DD dressed in denim jacket for Jeans for Genes day. Immediate response "I love the jacket, how muich did it cost" (£5.99 in the PDSA for anyone who cares)

She asks it about everything...

How much is DS's brithday party costing?
How much were DD's pyjamas?
HOw much was your new fridge?
How much were your shoes?

If we've paid for it and she likes it she wants to know how much it is. I normally just give evasive answers but NOW she's started looking themup...

"wow the party entertainer was a bit pricy"

"you could have got that fridge cheaper at Currys"

etc. etc.

FGS... its my money and quite honestly none of her business..... she and db have just had a kitchen extension done, shall I wander in and start questioning the costs of individual items and see how she likes it?

OP posts:
ivykaty44 · 22/09/2017 21:21

Keep all your receipts and next time she asks get them out and hand over

Say

Oh I kept all these for you as I know you like to know the cost of everything

Rachel0Greep · 22/09/2017 23:53

I think I would also stop sending her photos...cut off one avenue of questioning. She does sound a bit obsessive (to say the least)!

KeepServingTheDrinks · 23/09/2017 00:14

how about

"Good question!"

and pause.

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