Passive aggressive Xmas presents for nightmare MIL

[Kathwithaknotc]

Please hit me up with THE best passive aggressive Xmas/birthday presents for nightmare MIL who is a right CF… must be able to pass off as thoughtful though. Age 70ish

Uh what ? Older people don't deserve respect any more or less than anyone else. Old age isn't a pass to be awful. This said I think OP shouldn't spend that much time and energy on MIL, leave the gift giving to her partner and go on with her life.

Pile cream.

Wig.

Weight loss book.

Deodorant bundle.

Because someone’s aged 70?

It’s not a magical get-out-of-jail card.

Marie Kondo life changing magic of tidying upB

Just leave it to her child, your DH.

She’s not your mother. Your DP should be buying her gifts.

If you dislike her so much that you want to buy her a vindictive present, best not to get anything at all.

A vindictive gift is an oxymoron.

https://psychiatryresource.com/bookreviews/the-gentle-art-of-swedish-death-cleaning-review

Obviously you won’t do this - leaving it to Dh is by far the best solution. But the suggestions are making me laugh.

Yardley’s English Lavender, in that it was popular about 20 years before she was born.

Tickets to Wicked.

I agree with the leaving to DH, apart from the fact it’s his bloody job, it is the ultimate passive aggressive gesture to just not bother.

I would be interested to know why she deserves it though, mines batshit and has favourites in her DC and DGC but I do make half an effort.

She is very unpleasant unfortunately.

wrinkle cream for ageing skin or just let dh get her some absolute tat

Brutal 😆🤣

Give her a copy of this. How to stop being toxic

I’d have to know in what way she is unpleasant before suggesting things, just in case it’s you and not her 😆

I’m loving the suggestions of the Swedish death cleaning book or tickets to Wicked 🤣

I have some rubber cat mats to regift if you’re interested, OP? 😆

you are matching her energy.

Tell your DH to do it and leave her alone.

This is what I used to do 😜

I used to do all the Christmas shopping. My DH would say a budget e.g. £100 each for MIL and for SIL. DH is main breadwinner so it’s not really coming out of my money. They both hate me 🤷‍♂️

So, I’d go out, and buy things in the sale or on offer, and then work out what I’d saved e.g.£40. Then I’d spend that £40 on myself and wear in when I saw them. In my head I’d be saying “ see this lipstick/ makeup/top, I took that out your Christmas budget”.

Now, of course this is batshit, but it worked for me!

Would it be more palatable to you if OP's MIL was 50? If someone is an arsehole at 50, they don't magically turn into a sweet old lady at 70.

Chin hair removal magnifying glass / tweezers and a scented candle
https://stinkycandlecompany.com/products/urine-candle?srsltid=AfmBOordtwVn0rr23GWZbhouB3ZGmTx88D__bdnLbmQ3LVgHt4etx0ii

www.superdrug.com/health/independent-living/hearing-and-visual-aids/lifemax-magnifying-tweezers-20mm-lens-led-illumination/p/mp-00021445

https://www.discountgardenstatues.co.uk/mary-and-child-stone-statue-memorial/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20760644095&gbraid=0AAAAAC6iH4RzkOmWmxyDcPG6BWoV53eoT&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9czHBhCyARIsAFZlN8SOl3IGDjUSEV-z3H8h7Agw9HifEdneK68YF4fTqkCgPcZLliIV6VIaAufZEALw_wcB

Why? Do they deserve more respect than younger generations? Old age often seems to exacerbate people's worst traits

Something to do with cleaning (will make her think your insinuating her house isn’t clean)

a book/ book series based off someone like her - mother in law etc - if you google a description I bet loads come up

Skin care - may make her think her skin is terrible

Clothes that are far too big.

Anti aging products.

My MIL hates me. I buy her thoughtful presents because I'm a nice person and refuse to stoop to her level.

Why? Because they've converted more oxygen to carbon dioxide? Because they've slept more? Because they've eaten more hot dinners? Had more baths? Scratched their arse more times?