Dear Queenie,
I have a relative who always expects to get a perfect gift but never likes the ones we give her. I want to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and Christmas by giving a gift, but she makes it not fun.
Queenie, what do you suggest?—Un-appreciated gift-giver
Dear Gift-giver,
Gift certificates from her favourite stores, or just cash or a cheque. That way she can only complain to herself. If she complains about receiving money instead of a specific gift you might want to stop giving her anything – and in that event, if she still complains, tell her she has only herself to blame, and why.
