We’ve all received gifts that didn’t quite hit the mark, but what happens when a family member refuses to take the hint? A 17-year-old boy has had enough of his aunt’s habit of deciding other people’s interests for them and gifting them items they don’t want or need. In his case, it’s been Star Wars-themed presents for years, despite the fact that he’s never been a fan. When his aunt confronted him about it, he decided to take matters into his own hands. But did he go too far?
Aunt’s Gift-Giving Habit

Unwanted Coke and Minecraft Products

Star Wars Gifts Keep Coming

Hidden in the Closet

Ignoring Our Preferences

The Dinner Confrontation

Aunt’s Question

The Closet Reveal

“You Have It Hidden?”

Aunt’s Demand

“Give It Back”

Returning the Gifts

Aunt’s Outrage

Mom’s Disappointment

Fed Up with Aunt’s Behavior

Aunt’s Gifts Returned: Ungrateful or Justified?
After years of receiving unwanted Star Wars gifts, this 17-year-old decided enough was enough. When his aunt confronted him during a family dinner, he revealed the stash of unused presents hidden in his closet. Despite her outrage and demands to either use the gifts or return them, he chose the latter – much to his aunt’s shock and his mother’s disappointment. But was he in the wrong, or was he simply standing up for himself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Aunt keeps giving unwanted gifts, OP returns them, NTA.

Aunt’s ultimatum backfires, OP called bluff and returned gift. NTA

NTA for not wanting to give unwanted gifts, humorous replies.

Standing up for yourself against unwanted gifts

Aunt’s gift backfires, OP not sorry. NTA

Returning unwanted gifts: NTA, but aunt got mad

NTA: Standing up to inconsiderate gift-giving with grace

Missed out on some cash, but kept your integrity intact

Empowered by aunt’s words, teen returns unwanted gifts. NTA.

Parent agrees NTA, aunt should have respected your preferences

Returning unwanted gifts: NTA, but should have kept the cups

Aunt’s gift dilemma solved with clear communication. NTA wins

Gift giving requires intent and thought. NTA for returning gifts.

Standing up to a bully aunt NTA wins family feud

Gifts should be selfless, returning them is justified.

NTA stands up to aunt’s unwanted Star Wars gifts

Nephew rejects aunt’s Star Wars gifts, calls her toxic.

Standing up for your preferences. NTA wins this battle.

Grown ass woman guilting a minor over unwanted gifts

Aunt’s unwanted gifts and intrusive behavior – NTA wins.

Star Wars fan offers to take unwanted gifts off hands

Gift-giving gone wrong NTA stands their ground

Savage yet satisfying revenge on inconsiderate gift giver
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Grandma’s gender stereotypes: a**hole or just old-fashioned?

Aunt’s selfishness exposed: NTA for returning unwanted gifts

NTA and possible malicious compliance subreddit material

Aunt’s 0 for 3 gift-giving skills impressively oblivious ♂️

Unwanted Star Wars gifts returned, but selling them was better

Return of the Jedi: Teen Returns Unwanted Star Wars Gifts

Grateful teen returns unwanted Star Wars gifts, NTA according to commenters
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Aunt’s bad gift-giving skills justified teen’s return. NTA

Setting boundaries with unwanted gifts ♀️

Sarcastic reply suggests revenge gifts for inconsiderate aunt

Decluttering done right! NTA and maybe make some cash

Savvy or selfish? Teen’s response to unwanted gifts

Aunt snoops, gets unwanted gifts returned. NTA wins!

NTA, but missed opportunity for some sweet cash

Star Wars fan offers to take unwanted gifts off hands

Aunt’s gift: genuine mistake or a power play?

Breaking the cycle of unwanted gifts

Ignoring boundaries: Aunt gets what she deserves. ♀️

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but NTA.

Aunt’s bizarre gift-giving theme deemed unjustified by commenter.

“The Force wasn’t strong enough to make her wear them”

Setting boundaries: Teen stands up to doormat mom.

Petty revenge suggestion for unwanted gifts sparks agreement.

Short and sweet Mandalorian reference. This is the way

Aunt’s inconsiderate gift-giving earns her the a**hole title

Aunt’s gift-giving is all about her wants. NTA for returning.

Teen prefers Amazon gift cards or The Office merchandise. Aunt disapproves.

Controlling aunt insists on unwanted gifts. NTA for returning.

Teen defends wearing shirts with questionable messages, learned lesson.

Malicious compliance with unwanted gifts. NTA and well played!

Aunt as sitcom character? Tell me more

Aunt pushes unwanted gifts on child, gets upset when returned. NTA.

Setting gift-giving boundaries with family

Aunt gives unwanted gifts, gets upset when returned. NTA.

Bold move by OP to return unwanted gifts, NTA

Nephew stands up for himself and rejects unwanted gifts.
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Standing up for yourself and your interests. NTA

A relatable story of narcissistic gift-giving

Genius move to return unwanted gifts. NTA

Navigating the hazards of gift-giving: NTA or AH?

Stand up for yourself! NTA for rejecting unwanted gifts

Aunt gifted Star Wars items, NTA for returning them.

Commenter is not the a-hole, what does FTB mean?

Suggests donating unwanted gifts to avoid family drama

Why buy gifts someone doesn’t like? NTA did right.

Teen stands up for themselves against inconsiderate aunt. NTA

Aunt’s gifts were a force to be reckoned with.

Respectful nephew returns unwanted Star Wars gifts. NTA wins!
