Unwanted Xmas presents

[chocolatesaltyxmaspudballs]

Back story: husband doesn't speak to his mum any more. Big fall out over religion and her controlling ways. So we haven't seen them all year. Despite all this he has sent Xmas cards and presents. We didn't expect to get anything back.

Yesterday a package arrived with cards and money for the kids, and then two jumpers wrapped up together but not labelled which we work out must be intended to be for me & husband.

His is ok, plain black, but is too big. He can give it to his son. But he's asked her many times not to buy him clothes as gifts.

Mine is hideous and also a size too big which I'm quite insulted by. It's her birthday in Jan so I've suggested to my husband that he regifts it to her then as it's exactly her size and style. Would it be unreasonable to do that?

@chocolatesaltyxmaspudballs

Ok I get the message. Charity shops all closed round here though.

Try Olio, Freecycle or Facebook marketplace. I'm sure it'll be snapped up.

It is one size to big and you don’t like it.
Why all the drama just keep it for walking the dog, gardening, washing the car or other job where you don’t want to spoil your nice stuff.

Don’t be so bloody spiteful. Just donate it (don’t bin it ) if you won’t wear it.

I can’t understand why you would get the hump about gifts from someone you’re not in contact with in the first place. Just donate and move on.

Homeless shelters are often desperate for men's clothes. Otherwise just put it in the back of the cupboard until charity shops are open.

What presents did you get for them?

Maybe they don't like what you/DH have chosen either.

Do you think it would be nice if they gave the gifts back to you for your birthday?

Oh for god's sake grow up.

They're both extending olive branches. There's a chance their relationship could be salvaged and you're going on about regifting some jumpers?!

Just charity bag them and be done with it. Are you trying to create more problems? If I were your husband id be horrified at your suggestion.

If you were that set on not getting a present, you shouldn't have sent them any! This is so beyond childish!

Good grief, what a non-event. Someone you haven't seen for a year doesn't know your exact size and taste so you're 'insulted'? It must be exhausting making mountains out of molehills all the time.