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Gift for cheater.

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Iwasrightallalong · 29/05/2023 22:38

Posting here as not sure where else to post.

Really odd question but what would you buy for Father’s Day for a recent ex that you just found out had cheated on you so there’s a lot of upset and hurt feelings etc.

i would love to just get nothing at all but unfortunately DC is too young to buy their own gift and I don’t want to come across as the bitter ex and like I’m trying to get back at him through his DC.

But equally I’m not a complete fool so don’t want to go to huge expense or effort, any ideas?

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Napmum · 30/05/2023 10:20

C2190 · 29/05/2023 22:44

Card and a mug because he's a mug for cheating or a pair of socks.

I think this suggestion. Definitely, minimum effort as you can pick these up when you're in the supermarket.

Also, is DC too young? If they are under 2, maybe, but if older, then ex can get a homemade gift from them. Or they can choose the mug if you're really keen not to appear bitter.

BanditsOnTheHorizon · 30/05/2023 10:26

If your dc goes to nursery or school they generally make something for Father's Day, I'd leave it at that

caringcarer · 30/05/2023 10:36

A card and let them write or scribble in it.

ManateeFair · 30/05/2023 11:36

Get the kid(s) to draw a card for him and just buy something like chocolate or a bottle of booze he likes or something like that. Doesn't have to be anything fancy. It's just so the kids can have something to hand to Daddy.

ManateeFair · 30/05/2023 11:37

Or get one of those mugs with a photo of the kids printed on it or something.

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