One man's attempt to include his wife in the family gift exchange leads to a family feud and a ruined Christmas. After his mother refuses to buy gifts for his wife and child, the man confronts her in hopes of resolving the issue. When his mother decides to cancel Christmas altogether, the man takes it upon himself to host the holiday event. However, his sisters are unhappy with the change and one even cries during the celebration. The man's mother is on vacation during the ordeal and has yet to weigh in on the situation. Read on to find out how this family drama unfolds and whether the man truly ruined Christmas.
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When a man's mother refuses to buy gifts for his wife, he tries to explain that his wife is now part of the family. However, his mother doesn't see it that way and decides to cancel Christmas altogether. The man and his wife decide to celebrate Christmas with his sisters and their partners, but it doesn't go as planned. One sister cries and the other two are miserable. Now, the man's mother is considering canceling Christmas permanently since her children are all grown up and have their own families. Read on to find out what happens next and how the man's decision to stand up for his wife ruined family Christmas.
NTA. Family drama at Christmas, but OP stands up for wife.
Allaboutbird | Allaboutbird
Grandmother's favoritism ruins family Christmas, receives backlash from commenters.
Kris82868 | Kris82868
Stand up for your family, the rest will sort themselves out. 👊 NTA
Relative_Dimensions | Relative_Dimensions
NTA for expecting gifts for spouse, but damage is done 🤷♂️
black-iron-paladin | black-iron-paladin
Grandma boycotts Christmas, ruins family gathering. NTA for standing up
Sleipnoir | Sleipnoir
OP could have handled gift situation better, but everyone acted immaturely
Few-Cable5130 | Few-Cable5130
Standing up for family growth, not ruining Christmas 🎄
chernaboggles | chernaboggles
Always bring a gift for everyone during the holidays 🎁
adultier-adult | adultier-adult
Debate over whether or not mom should buy gifts for everyone.
GreeneyedSigma | GreeneyedSigma
Commenter advises OP on handling situation with wife and mother.
sparklingcoconuts | sparklingcoconuts
Fair gift-giving or transactional? Engaging discussion on family dynamics.
ThymeForTime | ThymeForTime
Stand up for your spouse, not your malicious mother 👊🏻
Whitestaunton | Whitestaunton
Demanding gifts isn't right, but excluding grandkids is odd 🤔
bureaucratic_drift | bureaucratic_drift
Is it really a gift if it's forced? 🤔
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Grandchild left out of Christmas gifts, NTA stands up.
thatsaSagittarius | thatsaSagittarius
Mixed opinions on who's at fault, but wife may be entitled 🤔
aztex_tiger | aztex_tiger
Standing up to narcissist family dynamics. NTA wins Christmas 🎄
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Avoid family drama: spend Christmas with your little family 🎄
OrangeCubit | OrangeCubit
Breaking free from toxic family dynamics. 💪👋
Gs_Grab4Knowledge | Gs_Grab4Knowledge
Stood up to mom's manipulative behavior, NTA 👏
radiant-heart8 | radiant-heart8
Family drama over Christmas gifts, entitlement and drama ensue! 🎁🎄
GingerliciousMJ | GingerliciousMJ
Commenter suggests possible reason for mother's abnormal behavior.
APotatoPancake | APotatoPancake
Standing up for family during holidays can cause chaos 🎄
wet__grass | wet__grass
Opinions on gift-giving vary, but it's not fair for the wife to be excluded. NTA, but forcing a gift isn't the solution 😕
slyest_fox | slyest_fox
Commenter suggests skipping drama and taking a vacation instead 🏖️
hppysunflower | hppysunflower
Mom plays favorites with gifts, husband stands up for family
strandedinaber | strandedinaber
Stand up for your spouse and start your own traditions 🎄❤️
Swimming-Low-6895 | Swimming-Low-6895
Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tricky 😬
drainedbrain17 | drainedbrain17
NTA. Commenter understands mom's POV but wife comes first.
Spare-Article-396 | Spare-Article-396
Man defends wife, stands up to mother's exclusionary behavior. NTA
DaniCapsFan | DaniCapsFan
Mother-in-law plays victim, husband stands up for wife 🙌
plo84 | plo84
Standing up for his wife, he's not the a**hole. 🙌
neeksknowsbest | neeksknowsbest
Defending his wife made for a Christmas disaster 🎄🤦♂️
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Generous gift giver faces backlash from jealous family members 🎁👎
PhilTheSolarGuy | PhilTheSolarGuy
Create new traditions with ❤️ and leave the negativity behind
scottieButtons | scottieButtons
Man overreacts when mom doesn't buy partner gifts, gets called drama llama.
indigowulf | indigowulf
Defend your partner, not your family's toxic behavior. 🙅♂️
tocra | tocra
Gift-giving drama leads to family Christmas chaos 🎁🎄
CissiE_33 | CissiE_33
Include your SIL in gift-giving, even if it's small 🎁
Think-Professional-2 | Think-Professional-2
Traditions evolve and so should people, drama is not mandatory 🎄
superjames40000 | superjames40000
Adult Christmas gifts: Yay or nay? Commenters weigh in 🎁
Fiver43 | Fiver43
Spend Christmas with your wife's family or just your own 🎄
Mamertine | Mamertine
User empathizes with mother's mental disability, defends her actions.
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Don't let your mom ruin your holiday spirit 🎄❤️
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Stand up for your wife, prioritize your family ❤️👨👩👧👦
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Breaking the tradition: compromising for a better Christmas ❌
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Grown-ups don't need presents, or do they? 🤔
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Opinion on demanding gifts for non-family members at Christmas 🎁
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