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What to include in a "peace offering" to sister?

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Needadoughnut · 25/05/2019 07:59

I really don't like my sister, in fact if I'd never see her again that'd make me really happy. Every time I see her so end up in tears. She's nosey and think that all of the advice she gives is always right. I can't stand her attitude and I know she'll never change. She's also very strange with money (to the point of denying some inheritance to my mum as it wasn't in the will, but my uncle (her brother) told her something else). She recently had a baby we were chatting and then talked about my mum's visit when mine is due (in November). It all went downhill from there and well I went back to the same place of never wanting to see her again. I'm supposed to go and visit her in Switzerland but at £700 for 4 days I simply cannot afford it. My husband who is lovely and woke up to comfort me while I am as crying in the wee hours had the idea of sending her a letter and something for the baby. What would you include? I guess a babygrow some bottles and a letter. I still don't know what to include in it but I guess for the sake of both babies she should try to respect my views and that if she has nothing positive to say, to simply not say it. Any other ideas?

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sackrifice · 25/05/2019 08:02

Sorry why would you send her anything?

kbPOW · 25/05/2019 08:05

You obviously don't like her at all and have no inclination to make a peace offering so why are you doing this?

Needadoughnut · 25/05/2019 08:12

For the sake of the babies I'd like to have at least a "bearable" relationship with my sister. She does love me (in her on way) and always feel bad about that discrepancy. Also, the whole family is supposed to meet for Christmas and I'd like it to be as drama free as possible.

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funnylittlefloozie · 25/05/2019 10:04

Dont send bottles! That is weird. If you must send her a gift, send a cute outfit but dont send a letter dragging everything up again. Just send a nice card wishing her well, and saying you're looking forward to seeing her at Mum's at Christmas. Dont create any more drama, it sounds like there is quite enough already.

Needadoughnut · 25/05/2019 10:13

The bottles is only because she really wanted a whole tommee tippee set (they don't sell them over there) but at £100 just for shipping decided against it.

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Nowisthemonthofmaying · 25/05/2019 10:15

I agree - don't send a letter! It will only end up being used as evidence against you somehow.

Just send a small gift and a card saying best wishes.

allergyhelpnewbaby · 25/05/2019 10:17

Just send a nice card and a Sophie the giraffe. Tommy Tippee bottles are shite.

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