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I think I am going to embarrass my best friend

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Artyfarty Sun 17-Dec-17 13:13:14

Sort out two or three nice things but donate the rest to the homeless or maybe a local carehome.

MawBroon Sun 17-Dec-17 12:33:45

Presents are supposed to bring pleasure but what you have got planned sounds as if you are prepared to make her cry. That is just cruel.
Seriously, rethink, choose 1,2 or at most 3 and in future look for one SPECIAL thing, not small silly things which will at best embarrass her and at worst insult her (what were you thinking?)

BlueBelle Sun 17-Dec-17 12:27:40

I totally agree keep some back you ve got Easter Valentine’s Day birthday, or give something in her name to a hospital or charity or a family you know who haven’t got much
I totally believe you it wasn’t done to look good but she will feel really back footed I know I would I d hate to have a sackful of presents to my one or perhaps two and it would take all the pleasure away

Christinefrance Sun 17-Dec-17 12:15:39

I agree with maryeliza give some presents to others who will have very little this Christmas, your friend won't feel uncomfortable so it's win win all round ?

maryeliza54 Sun 17-Dec-17 12:13:13

kittylester great minds ?

maryeliza54 Sun 17-Dec-17 12:12:44

Don’t give them all to her on Christmas Day. You can save some for her birthday and the others space out during the year. Would any be suitable for your local food bank - you could give those as thanks for having a dear friend and for being able to have a great Christmas with her.

kittylester Sun 17-Dec-17 12:09:38

Don't give her everything? Save some for her birthday or give them to charity.

Miep1 Sun 17-Dec-17 12:06:27

We live together and have a whale of a time. All year, I have been buying things for her, for Christmas - mostly small, silly things, but some larger. I've just unearthed them all and had a marathon wrapping session and found that they fill a black dustbin bag! The trouble is, I am impossible to buy things for, coupled with the fact that I know she has very little money, so I said there were a couple of books I'd like. Now, PLEASE don't start thinking that a)I am showing off by buying more things (every single thing was bought with thought and love, I just hadn't realised how many there were after a year!) or b) I think I deserve more presents - I most definitely do NOT. But now I think she'll spend Christmas morning crying. Any ideas?