On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, the Redditor (OP) shared a story about how a homemade early birthday gift leads to a clash between her son and her husband.
In the post, the OP detailed that she didn't expect a birthday gift from her husband on her birthday as he is very thrifty. Surprisingly, on that day, her son and his friend surprised her with a handmade gift. The husband, instead of praising his stepson's filial piety, asked for the price of that gift.
The OP's son immediately responded, "It's truly none of your business what I do with my money, and since you outright refuse to buy my mother nice things that she absolutely deserves, I will make sure she gets something nice. And for the record, we made this ourselves. Didn't cost us anything."
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OP married her husband Jeremy
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The OP's birthday was approaching, but she didn't expect to receive a gift from her husband
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Her husband is very thrifty
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On the OP's birthday, her son and his friends surprised her with a beautiful wall piece as an early birthday gift
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OP's son confronted his step dad for questioning the gift's cost
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It's inappropriate for the husband to ask about the gift's cost
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The son is a wonderful kid
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"His friends obviously care a out her too"
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The son's friends' caring gesture is heartwarming
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The husband should be embarrassed for his behavior
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Commenter commends the son for standing up for the OP in response to the husband's nosy reaction
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The husband got "wrecked"
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You're raising a very nice young man
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Commenter criticizes the husband for prioritizing money over relationships
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He had to face consequences
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He is an adult but he acts like a baby
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Exactly
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What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe thoughtful gestures hold more value than practicality in gift-giving? Have you encountered similar dynamics in your own relationships, and how did you navigate them? Share your opinions and experiences below – let's start a conversation!