Morgan

They put some things on the table and say it's for him, then gifts for my partner, and then gifts for everyone else.

And not one thing for me from anyone.

It hurt, but whatever.

My mother-in-law then made a comment saying, quote, next time you visit, I'll get you something.

Because she must have noticed that I was empty-handed.

I just ignored her and we left soon after.

Now, I'm going to China next week with my dad and I made a joke to my partner how I will be saving money by not getting his family any souvenirs.

And he said that I was being petty.

I refused to give in and he said I should just get them something because they probably didn't even notice that they had left me out.

But honestly, I want to invite them over just to show them the cool souvenirs I got for my family only.

Am I the asshole?

I completely agree.

Like feeling left out and excluded, it like physically pains me.

I feel sick and nauseous over it, which sounds so silly.

But I just want to go back.

You're getting presents at toddler birthday parties?

I'm going to the wrong parties.

No, I thought they were giving you gifts.

That would be fun.

I was like, that's so nice that they get the parents and everyone gifts.