"Dear Good Cause, This is funny, in part because I think adults getting wound up about the gifts they receive is ridiculous. What are these people, 8-year-olds who just completed a month of behaving well to impress The Elf on the Shelf because they really want a new video game? Anyone who is relying on the girlfriend of their son or nephew to give them something they will genuinely treasure is setting themself up to be disappointed."
"If you think your girlfriend is lovely, sweet, and kind, and your first instinct is not to care about who she offends with her charitable merch, that is actually a great sign about your compatibility. Stay focused on how you feel about her and her adorable quirks, and as long as she's not actually harming anyone, block out all other opinions."
A girlfriend buys and gives merchandise from causes she supports, and some relatives feel slighted or believe the gifts are provocative. Conservative family members interpret certain items as trolling despite the giver's sincerity. The questioner wonders whether to address offended relatives. The response advises against treating adults' reactions to gifts as important and warns that expecting treasured presents from a partner's relative is unrealistic. The response encourages focusing on the partner's kindness and quirks, suggests giving a card or nothing to offended relatives, and recommends redirecting the money toward a shared goal like a wedding fund.
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