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TotalCuntrol t1_iyi4qua wrote

God I wish this could be my family. The gift giving... is so needless. I'm a grown ass man and most things I do want I buy for myself, or are too expensive.

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Actually-Yo-Momma t1_iyicsq0 wrote

“Thanks aunt Sally for these uhh wrong sized t shirts. I definitely won’t be throwing these in the trash”

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TotalCuntrol t1_iyir72k wrote

My mom basically asks us to give her a list of gift ideas. I guess that's the silver lining, because I get stuff I actually asked for. Still, there's no magic in it. And coming up with gift ideas is part of the challenge

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GoSeeCal_Spot t1_iyjxjh1 wrote

Maybe if you stopped your entrench capitalist's attitude and focus on the act of giving, you would have a better time.

put o the wrong size shirt and dance with your aunt far a moment.

Or focus on the material. You do you.

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SirDiego t1_iyj13ac wrote

I'm the same, everything I want I just get myself. There are a few people (mostly my mom) who can get me gifts I wouldn't think of but actually want and I appreciate that.

But for the past few years I've told everyone don't get me anything and if you really really want to anyway, donate to a charity from a list of ones that I like. Makes me feel good, makes them feel good, and satisfies the "I paid money for something for you" quota for the Christmas season.

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