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December 15, 2025

Mum of two Anita Naik has been an agony aunt for 33 years

ANITA NAIK A PROBLEM SHARED

She hates my gifts

Q Every birthday and Christmas, I put so much thought into choosing gifts for my mother-in-law, but she just regifts everything. Last month, I had lunch at my sister-in-law's and spotted candles I'd given her on her mantle. Another time, my husband's aunt showed me a pair of silver earrings that my MIL had given her, which were from me. I feel hurt. Why does she hate my gifts?

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