Ho ho ho, it’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a holiday tale that’s sure to make you cringe! Our lovely protagonist was eagerly anticipating her hubby’s thoughtful Christmas gift, only to discover a shocking surprise that left her in tears. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this festive fiasco!
Uh-oh, a Christmas Gift Gone Wrong!

The Mysterious Missing Package ️♀️

The Closet of Secrets

The Shocking Self-Help Book

Wait, What the Heck?

Hubby Loses His Cool

The Shocking Realization

Tears and Humiliation

Expensive Toilet Paper?

Hurt and Embarrassed

The Upset Continues

The Misguided Misogynist’s Christmas Gift
Our protagonist’s hubby thought a self-help book by a controversial right-wing author would make the perfect Christmas gift. Talk about a holiday buzzkill! This so-called “thoughtful” present left our poor gal in tears, humiliated, and hurt. Is she an a-hole for not appreciating this gift? Let’s see what the internet says about this festive faux pas!
Getting a self-help book from your SO for Christmas? Yikes

Gift fail: spouse’s lack of effort leads to disappointment

NTA, the gift was a backhanded insult

Self-help books are a scam and the worst – NTA

Unusual gifts from SOs: tea pots, Groot paintings, and more

A typo or not, the gift was still terrible

Understanding the 12 steps of life according to Jordan Peterson

Missed opportunity for revenge gift ideas. NTA

Marriage woes and internet whining make YTA ♂️

Different values, different interpretations. Conditional NAH, not enough data.

Suggests couple’s therapy for unresolved issues in relationship.

OP needs help but focuses on husband’s bad gift. ESH.

OP’s husband has a history of selfishness. NTA.

YTA for opening packages. Commenters clueless on Jordan Peterson.

Defending Jordan Peterson and calling out toxicity in comments.

Redditor calls out YTA for being ungrateful and closed-minded
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Receiving a personal development book shouldn’t cause this much drama

Unsolicited self-help books: NTA, but 12 Rules for Life rocks!

A gift gone wrong. Can he explain his intentions?

When deodorant becomes a gift, is it a hint?

A defensive comment defending JBP’s book as a gift choice.

Receiving a self-help book is NTA, but calling it Mein Kampf is cringe. The comments are worse.

Jordan Peterson’s book teaches self-improvement, not political ideology. YTA.
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Receiving a self-improvement book isn’t necessarily an insult
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Discuss relationship expectations with husband, the gift was insulting.

Opposites attract, but can it work in relationships?

Receiving bad gifts doesn’t mean we have to be grateful

Overcoming addiction and mental health is tough, book helped ❤️

Self-help books as gifts can be awkward. NTA.

Jordan Peterson’s solution to incels is criticized in comments.

A scathing takedown of a thoughtless gift

Political differences in marriage – temporary relationship or not?

Criticism of Peterson sparks debate among Lobsterkin community

Escape from the worst gift and the jabroni giver

When ‘the thought that counts’ doesn’t cut it ♀️

Gift or insult? NTA for not changing core values

A justified NTA comment calling out a misogynistic influencer.

Self-help books as gifts? NTA says it’s a bad idea

Jordan Peterson fan’s gift falls flat. No thought put in. ♂️

Jordan Peterson book as a gift? NTA’s reaction says it all

Petty and powerful: smashing patriarchy with gifts and fashion

User accuses commenter of hypocrisy and gender bias. ESH.

Husband’s gift is a red flag, but could he be controlling?

Savage book recommendations for a passive-aggressive husband.

Spouse gifted a book on being a submissive housewife, NTA to leave

Self-help books as gifts? NTA. And intentional? YIKES. Hope he learns.

Creative suggestion for terrible gift: use as fire kindling

Self-help book as gift: NTA, but need counseling and rethinking.

A thoughtful gift or a bad one? NTA, but…

Gifts should be thoughtful, not politically driven. NTA.

Holiday gifts should be personal and thoughtful, not insulting
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Subtly calling out toxic people with a book?

A hurtful Christmas gift that still brings tears

NTA and husband treats you poorly. Get help or leave

Jordan Peterson? More like Jordan Peele.

Jordan Peterson fan calls out husband for misusing his teachings

Low standards and no last minute Walmart gifts?

“Glad she took it in stride and made the best of it.”

Communication is key! ️ Have an open conversation with him

Politics at Christmas? No thanks! NTA made the right call.

Self-help book as gift? NTA. 12 Rules gets bad rap.

Spouse gifts misogynistic book on Christmas, NTA for being mad

Husband’s gift fail turns into a hilarious mix-up

Book gift causes marital strife. NTA, but oof.

Don’t hate on self-help books! But husband should know better.

Worst gift ever, but maybe time for deep convo/therapy?

NTA for rejecting hot garbage self-help book

Don’t gift self-help books without permission. NTA is right.

When not receiving anything is better than this gift

Defending Peterson’s advocacy for men and rejection of pronouns

Don’t gift self-help books to others, YTA alert!

Jordan Peterson criticism sparks discussions on incel rhetoric.
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Opposes gift but suggests thoughtful alternatives for self-improvement.

The husband’s gift had a backhanded motive, NTA.

When you hate a family member, but still have a conscience
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Avoiding redpill books: the perfect gift for a loving partner

Respectful political differences are healthy, but not by force.

Defending self-help books and Jordan Peterson, but was the gift bad?
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