Originally Posted by
Tothill
I have a cousin in law who gives home made gifts, then gets upset if they are not displayed or used in the manner she intended. It causes stress in the family. She spends a huge amount of time and money on gift making and is very talented, but she often does not take into consideration the recipients taste, needs, lifestyle etc.
This is a learning opportunity for her! No one needs to change their lifestyle to accommodate her gift. If she doesn't approve of how they use it, (or don't use it), she can stop gifting them. The stress should be hers until she learns how to give a gift with no strings.