Woman Upset Over Birthday Gifts From Family

A woman was left feeling upset and invisible after receiving birthday gifts from her family that were meant for her kids. Despite giving her husband a list of 20 gift ideas, she ended up with only one item from the list and two toys that she had mentioned buying for her children. She felt frustrated that her husband didn’t remember that she doesn’t collect toys and didn’t even bring the homemade cards the kids made. While she acknowledges that she feels guilty for being upset, she wonders if she’s overreacting. Read on to find out if she’s the a**hole in this situation.

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Birthdays are supposed to be special, but what happens when the presents you receive make you feel more upset than grateful? A Reddit user shared her disappointment over her birthday gifts from her family. She had asked for a few things for herself but instead received two toys that were meant for her kids. Her husband also failed to remember to bring homemade cards that her children had made for her. She felt invisible and unimportant after 17 years of marriage. Her husband had maxed out his credit card but failed to put thought into her gifts. Is she overreacting or is her frustration justified? Join the discussion below in the comments and share your thoughts on the matter.

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