Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, love, and thoughtful gift-giving, right? Well, buckle up, because this story is about to take a wild turn! Our protagonist, a loving wife and mother, was eagerly anticipating her husband’s Christmas gift, hoping for something special that showed he truly cared. Little did she know, the gift would leave her in tears and questioning everything! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this tale of a Christmas gift gone horribly wrong!
Uh-oh, a Christmas Gift Gone Wrong!

The Mysterious Missing Package ️♀️

The Closet of Unopened Gifts

The Shocking Self-Help Book Reveal

Wait, What the Heck?

Hubby Loses It Over the Missing Package

The Shocking Realization

Tears and Humiliation

An Expensive Toilet Paper Gift

Hurt, Embarrassed, and Upset

Am I the A-hole for Not Appreciating This ‘Thoughtful’ Gift?

The Internet Weighs In: Is She the A-hole for Hating Her Hubby’s ‘Thoughtful’ Gift?
Well, well, well… it looks like our protagonist has found herself in quite the pickle! Her husband thought he was being oh-so-thoughtful by gifting her a self-help book written by a controversial right-wing misogynist. Talk about a slap in the face! She’s left feeling humiliated, hurt, and questioning if she’s the a-hole for not appreciating this ‘thoughtful’ gift. But fear not, dear readers, because we’ve scoured the internet to bring you the juiciest responses to this holiday drama! So grab your popcorn and let’s see what the world has to say about this Christmas catastrophe!
Hilarious and savage roast of the author’s self-help book gift.

Gift-giving gone wrong. Hubby gets an F for effort.

Gift equivalent of a backhanded compliment, NTA’s response is satisfying

Self-help books are a scam and a fire starter

Unusual gifts from SOs: Tea pots, Groot paintings, or demands?

Questioning the true nature of a so-called “thoughtful” gift

A comment explaining the 12 steps, unrelated to the article

Missed opportunity for a hilarious gift exchange lesson

Marriage incompatibility exposed through holiday gift blunder. ❌

Different values, not the book, are the problem here. NAH.

Suggests couple’s therapy to resolve underlying marital issues.

OP receives tough love for focusing on husband’s flaws.

Hubby’s last-minute gifts are a recurring issue. NTA.

Unwrapping someone else’s gift – YTA or NAH?

Support for Jordan Peterson amidst YTA judgement & toxicity.

Engage in debate, don’t cry over unwanted gifts. YTA ♂️
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User calls out OP for overreacting to personal development book

Giving self-help books unsolicited is not cool. But 12 Rules for Life is a great one!

NTA asks for husband’s explanation on humiliating gift

When a deodorant gift means more than just hygiene

User defends JBP’s book as a gift, advises communication with husband.

Defending NTA from overreaction and judgmental comments

Jordan Peterson’s book offers simple but helpful advice for everyone. YTA.
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Receiving a self-improvement book as a gift is subjective
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Communication is key for a healthy relationship

Opposites attract, but can they stay together?

Wife receives humiliating gift, commenter says no need to be grateful

Book gift criticized, but comment shares personal journey in recovery.

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

Jordan Peterson controversy sparks heated response in comment section.

Husband’s ‘thoughtful’ gift slammed as snake oil by commenter.

Political differences in marriage – temporary union or recipe for disaster?

Critics call out Peterson’s dangerous ideas, sparking debate.

Worst gift ever? Leave and dry your tears

When ‘it’s the thought that counts’ doesn’t suffice

NTA: Husband’s ‘gift’ an insult, not just bad gift ♀️

Controversy and misogyny in the YouTube community

Self-help books as gifts? NTA says it all.

Peterson fan’s gift backfires, deemed impersonal and unthoughtful. NTA.

JBP book as a gift? NTA! I’d be crying and pissed

Feminist revenge!

User calls out commenter for being hypocritical and causing issues. ESH.

Playing devil’s advocate, but it’s a red flag.

Suggests gifting books on feminism to passive-aggressive hubby. NTA.

Spouse gifted book on becoming submissive housewife ♀️ NTA for leaving.

Self-help books as a gift? NTA, that’s a YIKES moment

Use the book as kindling, not toilet paper.

Unwanted self-help book gift leads to marital counseling suggestion.

A thoughtful gift or a humiliating one? NTA, but context matters.

Spouse’s polar opposite political views avoided humiliation. NTA

Holiday gifts should be thoughtful not a reminder of flaws
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Subtly calling out toxic people with a book? Smart move

A traumatic experience of receiving a humiliating gift from family.

NTA. Return the book, get a self-help book for him

Jordan Peterson opinions: love him or hate him?

Jordan Peterson fan calls out husband’s misuse of self-help guru.

Low standards in gifts or partner? NTA but

Spouse takes a light-hearted approach to embarrassing gift

Communication is key! ️ Have an honest chat with him.

Holiday politics? NTA says it’s not the time or place!

Self-help book as a gift? Definitely NTA! But 12 Rules is worth a read despite the politics

NTA, questioning compatibility over toxic Christmas gift promoting misogyny

Husband accidentally gifts wife a magnet instead of a stuffed animal

Book gift not misogynistic, but NTA for not liking it.

Insightful comment defending self-help books with NTA judgment.

Encouraging response to NTA comment recommending therapy for relationship.

Spouse gifts terrible self-help book despite knowing partner’s views

Buying self-help books without consent is a big no-no. NTA

When gift giving goes wrong…relatable NTA comment.

Defending Peterson’s advocacy for men and freedom of speech.

Giving self-help books as gifts: YTA or NAH?

Jordan Peterson criticism sparks agreement and laughter.
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Thoughtful NTA comment on gifting a book for self-improvement

A thoughtful NTA comment on a backhanded gift situation

Avoiding confrontation during holidays, relatable but not recommended
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Gifted book linked to incels and redpill ideology is super offensive.

Respectful political differences in relationships are essential

Defending self-help books, but no verdict on the gift-giver.
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