Is this a crap present?

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For SIL, mid thirties?

Have bought one already, DP says she will take offence becuase it's an 'old ladies' present. I'm 25 and I'd use it?

I'm sort of on the fence - personally I'd hate it (am in my 40s) but can see some people would like it. It is a bit elderly. Unless you know she has "tired, aching muscles" around her neck.

I've seen her possibly 5 times this year so was a really tough decision buying for her. I've bought mainly scarves and jewelerry for everyone else, but her style is quite different to mine, so hard!

She does some sport, that would make you achey?? Oh crap, is she going to hate me?!

my nanna would love that

I have to say, I don't think I would be too thrilled with that. (early thirties)

uh oh.... should I be grabbing a box of chocolates??!

I would think it was a bit odd and I'm v late 30's.

Chocs or wine if I were you.

nah if you dont see her much i wouldnt care - forget to put a label on it and put it amongst some good stuff

Give her it with the receipt. She will love that combination! Otherwise I think she will wonder a little bit abotu whether you like her or not.

no

I have one of these and my dd aged 19 used mine so much that I had to buy her one for herself.

I also bought one for my mother last year (she's 78) and she hated it, so not sure about it only being for old people then.

i mean yes

Im 27 and think i would cry if that were one of my presents I do have a rule thought that if i cannot eat it or wear it i don't want it

Shit. I really fought my corner with DP too have I really got it completly wrong?? I was imagining hot bath, candles, next warmer, good book? Just me??

Yes it is, but I'd like one.

Hmm I don't think I would be thrilled (but wouldn't show it and would thank you).

Get your DP to buy for his side of the family next xmas! Or don't buy for adults at all - much easier, cheaper, and no present politics.

Are you supposed to wear it outside??

Is it part otter?

Yes, just you.
Give her that, the receipt and a cheery note saying you won't be offended if she exchanges it.

No, inside, whilst relaxing....

Would a box of chocs be better, they would most probably be bought on the way to their house tomorrow so likely to be a box of roses from the garage, unwrapped!

Do what RainRains says.

Shows you have put more thought into her gift that just buying a box of Roses. But she can change it if she wants.

I might say, "I know it's a bit 'old' but I think they're great and I won't be offened if you exchange it" when I hand it over?

It is a bit of an I-can't-think-what-to-get-you pressie.

Thats ok then , because I couldn't I don't think she's expecting me to know!

it's awful to put it bluntly.

great for someone over 100 in an old peeps home.