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A PROBLEM SHARED
WOMAN'S OWN
|November 10, 2025 (Double issue)
Mum of two Anita Naik has been an agony aunt for 33 years
How do I protect my sister's feelings?
My sister doesn't earn as much as me, and I know gift-giving in front of the extended family is hard for her. I want to make things easier by avoiding 'outdoing' her on the day, without disappointing my kids. I feel bad telling my kids they won't get big gifts, but I also don't want to put extra pressure on my sister.
This story is from the November 10, 2025 (Double issue) edition of WOMAN'S OWN.
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