"When she opened her purse to pay her share of the bill, I noticed she had her TV remote control in there. In response to my asking about it, she said it was her way of getting back at her husband when he does something stupid (in this case he neglected to take out the trash). She said he goes crazy looking for it, then she sneaks it back later."
"This is actually kind of funny, at least in the context of previous letters I've received about wives who are caught cheating or suspected of poisoning their husbands. I can't endorse the remote theft (also, it's not the smartest plan on your sister's part because her husband is not receiving feedback about his actual stupid behaviors!), but I also don't feel at all conflicted about affirming that you should mind your business."
"My aunt "Lisa" is a lovely person and was a prolific jam maker for 50 years. Our entire extended family and all of our friends love Auntie Lisa's jam, and we all receive a few jars for every special occasion. Her jam has always been her pride and joy, and everyone who tastes it raves about how amazing it is."
A sister hides the television remote in her purse to punish her husband for minor mistakes, causing him to search frantically. The sister describes the prank as revenge for him neglecting tasks like taking out the trash, and observers consider the behavior mean and manipulative. An advice response finds the prank funny but refuses to endorse remote theft, noting it prevents the husband from receiving feedback about his behavior, and recommends minding one's own business. Separately, an aunt named Lisa made jam for decades beloved by relatives, while one family member secretly dislikes the jam and accepts and hides jars rather than regifting them.
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