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What do I say exactly?

My father in law messages me asking If we have any needs or wants for my son's birthday and you might think this is really sweet but we have a very bad relationship with my wife's parents very unsupportive and very abusive when we lived there last year, my mother in law did things behind our back that was really mentally abusing and stalker related. It was my worst experience living with someone like them. Honestly I don't want anything but if I say no thank you, they will think I'm being rude. No matter what I say, they will find it somehow offensive.
Queendragonfly · 31-35, F Best Comment
You said it yourself. No matter what you say they'll blame you for it. So just say "We're good" and leave it there.

These types of people will always give gifts expecting something back. From you parents and soon from their grand son. Keep them and their money or gifts FAR away.

DiegoWolfe · 36-40
its easy, you tell him you can really use "him minding his own fucking business"
Itsjustbrit · 26-30, F
@DiegoWolfe hahaha I definitely needed that laugh, that sounds perfect
DiegoWolfe · 36-40
@Itsjustbrit LOL, i am super glad i could make you giggle.... BUTT I will say, tell him that you would really like them to just send your Son a gift and that you and your Wife are totally good on the rest of the stuff
val70 · 51-55
How about the "everything is in hand" answer? The "We're planning something and it's still a work in progress. We want it to be a real surprise so we're trying not to share anything with anyone than ourselves" treatment. Dig yourself a hole to defend your position from anything, even a sneeky attack, whilst taking care of the hinterland yourselves
Casheyane · F
You can just ignore or tell him you'd want it just among your family for quality time so no guests.
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