my sister never buys me anything?

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ok so my sister is older than me lives on her own with fiancé and has 4 kids (2 boys aged 5 and 7 also twin girls who are 10 months) so I buy birthday and christmas gifts for the kids, I don't buy for her or her fiancé as I buy for 4 kids

I buy my sister and her fiancé cards for their birthday, I don't even receive a card for my birthday

me and my sister have the same dad but not the same mum, my sister has 3 other siblings who she buys gifts for (they don't share the same dad as my sister)

she used to buy for me but hasn't for at least 5 years now although she still buys for her other siblings

my dad has said he thinks this is shocking and told me to stop buying for her a few years ago so that's what I did but it's not the kids fault so I can't not buy for them I don't buy them rubbish either all their birthday gifts cost me around £50 and same for christmas gifts (I also buy them easter gifts)

does anyone else think it's weird how she doesn't buy me but buys her other siblings and her fiancés siblings? also how would u feel if this was u? what would u do?

Kim R · Accepted Answer

I have a situation similar to yours. I still give my nieces and nephew money in their Christmas and birthday cards every year, even though I get nothing in return, and my kids don't, either. It feels strange, but I don't want to cut them off, either. Give as you feel you should, or don't - it's totally up to you!

Louise C · Answer

She may think that you don't want to exchange gifts with her, but just give them to the children.  however, a card i think is a reasonable expectation.  however, if you resent giving her children presents and not getting anything back, it would probably be best to stop giving things to her children.  just give them a card.

Johnnie · Answer

You should just stop buying for them all..It seems one in every family just isn't appreciated or loved as much,yes sad I know.But by her never reconizing your gifts with one of her own that's what it says.I had the same problem for years.Then I just quit and we are all happy now.Don't try to rationalize it just stop.

Lady · Answer

Stop buying gifts for her and her fiance and only buy little token gifts for the little nieces and nephews...just small little things. And yes it is odd she does not get you even a small gift ...but she will take what you give ..that is so not right. Time to stop buying for her.

? · Answer

Quit buying stuff for her and her kids and spend it on yourself instead.

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