Dealing With Parents on christmas

[firewater]

So every xmas, my mom gives gifts to all our close family and friends and she usually goes crazy, like giving all my friends $100 and such. The bad thing is she like expects my friends to return the favor, and it's not like my friends are having trouble financially; but isn't it the thought that counts during xmas not how much was given?

My friend's mom ended up giving us a bottle of eggnog, me 50 bucks, chocolates from godiva, etc, etc. My mom then goes on about how all the stuff they got us was cheap and blah blah. Honestly, I don't care how much money I'm given, it's great that I got it at all. I always try and tell my mom there's no point in giving my friends a shitload of expensive stuff b/c rarely will you get the same amount back. Though she was having some xmas wine, it's pretty annoying/sad that you have to criticize others for not giving you gifts that measure up to your high standards. Though it looks kinda bad compared to $100, if my mom just gave everyone like an average amount gifts(like me), she'd never feel like she was getting "ripped off" lol.

Yeah, but has anyone else had any quarrels with family members during the holidays,or feel they get annoyed by them around xmas time?

[updownleftright]

my mom does that too, complain sometimes. then she finds the receipt and gets some money back.

but yeah, it's a mom thing?

[mrchainsaw]

Chicks are bitches.
End of story.

[biodegradable]

my parents always give me too much. i hate it, because:
A) we cant really afford it
B) they give that much and more to my 3 other siblings, plus a million other people (my family is monster)
C) that new pair of skis is what used to be my college fund.

[firewater]

yeah i sorta agree with you biodegradable, though as I get older, I kinda don't expect much anymore so hopefully my parents get the picture and just get me stuff that really matters. Though, I think my mom was in a bitchy mood from all that "Christmas wine" ha idk.
off topic, i had egg nog for the first time tonight, and it was terrible. I felt so queasy(the rum, and whiskey in it don't help either).

[LV03]

whaaaat no way. we don't really exchange a lot of big expensive gifts during christmas (its more of a religious/family time holiday for us), and i get anything i want during the year anyways. And I could never see my parents complaining about the gifts they recieve...my mom would be pleased with a box of chocolates. We're grateful for everything.

[biodegradable]

whaaaat no way. we don't really exchange a lot of big expensive gifts during christmas (its more of a religious/family time holiday for us), and i get anything i want during the year anyways. And I could never see my parents complaining about the gifts they recieve...my mom would be pleased with a box of chocolates. We're grateful for everything.

i am as well; i would be comfortable with just a hug and a kiss with a "merry christmas, my dear."
alas, my father is of the believe that he has to justify himself by buying too much. dear, dear, dad. it is not so. the biggest gift you could give me in the world is a college education. damn. maybe a little too late for that.

[Chancetobe]

My family was doing this today, and it drove me insane. It really is the thought that counts, and people should stop comparing amounts. I'd rather get one small and thoughtful thing as opposed to something expensive that i can tell the person put no thought into.

[NOBLESTABBINGS]

Your avatar rules.

[thetrueblood]

looks like someone's mom forgot what the christmas spirit is all about

[uponthosestars]

wow, I can't imagine ever receiving gifts that big from family friends. I mean I receive a few things from mom, but never anything too expensive. just what we can afford.

I'd probably flip out if someone started complaining about the evenness of the gift the gave and the gift they received. not everyone can afford to spare as much money as others

[luv2laff88]

the only dealing ive been dealing with my mom this christmas has been having to deal with her new lack of communication. i used to be her number one but now that shes engaged to this guy she barely knows and is moving halfway across teh country...basically the only thing im worried about is whether or not i should stay at my friends house when he comes to visit tomorrow.

does anyone think its weird that hes giving me money for christmas and her ex got me a gift too? i feel like im being paid off. lame.

[saysmydoctor]

Your mom is a fucking cunt.

[FatJordan]

I got nothing this year...no one loves me :-(

[myantiyou]

my mum never asks for or expects anything in return.

[updownleftright]

I got nothing this year...no one loves me :-(

not one thing?

[FatJordan]

not one thing?

An estranged aunt that I haven't talked to in the last five years gave me $100. My mom gave me a desk calendar. That's it.

[updownleftright]

An estranged aunt that I haven't talked to in the last five years gave me $100. My mom gave me a desk calendar. That's it.

well.. that's not nothing. however that is very little, sorry man.

pick up the latest issue of paste magazine, it's cheap and it's end of of the year list is super for some good recs. that's the best i do. : /

[FatJordan]

well.. that's not nothing. however that is very little, sorry man.

pick up the latest issue of paste magazine, it's cheap and it's end of of the year list is super for some good recs. that's the best i do. : /

It alright, I'm not like throwing a fit over it or anything...as long as I'm (somewhat) healthy, I'll get by.

[checkered.stars]

my mom is sort of the opposite of yours:
if she gets an expensive gift, she'll go out of her way to out-do that gift