Woman finds the jewelry that her husband was going to give to his mistress, regifts it to their daughter instead: 'He sat there looking at the jewelry like a deer in headlights'

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Baiz Hoen
Feb 15, 2025 11:00 PM EST

Gift-giving can be one of the greatest joys in life. When you know exactly what the other person wants, when you know your gift would mean a lot to them in this moment of your life, it can be so rewarding to be able to give someone that special something. Heck, it's so universally known that they've even made gift-giving one of the five languages of love! There are times, however, when gift-giving can be nauseating. If you have no idea what to get someone, if it's supposed to be a surprise, it can be one of the most anxiety-inducing acts of human life. And let's not forget to mention the ever-present financial issue. Gift-giving can be one of the most high-risk/high-reward events that life has to offer, and I, for one, am here for it every time. 

One of the risks you can run as a gift-giver and receiver is if the gift is revealed before it's given. And if you find a gift that your significant other got for someone who isn't you, then it gets really messy. One woman dealt with that when she found the gift her husband got for his mistress. Read on to see how she handled this sticky situation.

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    "AITA for gifting daughter presents meant for husband's side piece."

    Back in 2018 we went on a Christmas trip to see my now ex- husband's (Joe) sister (Jill). He was acting strange and would not talk to me. His sister whom I only met 1 time before ignored me. We had present sent to her house so we did not have to pack them. I
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    we did not have to pack them. I was wrapping presents and Joe and Jill went outside for an period. He would not tell me what they were talking about. When we went to pack up Joe was very concerned about his backpack. Only he could touch it. I thought this is odd but whatever.
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    A month prior to leaving I found a prepaid card in his wallet. I took it to see what he would say. He asked about it and said it was for work. I "found" it and gave it back to him. About a week later I asked if he was having an affair. He said no and I dropped it. We have not been in love for quite a awhile and I knew we were heading towards divorce.
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    Upon return from trip something told me to look in his backpack. So while he was is showering I looked and found 2 bracelets and a gift bag I took the two bracelets and hid them. All was well until he went to car to leave. He came storming in demanding I give the bracelets back. I simply replied "what bracelets ". He said he
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    "what bracelets ". He said he bought them for me for our anniversary next month. He knows I don't wear bracelets and actually hate them. Why would he be freaking out if the bracelets were for me a month later. He storming out and we didn't talk about it again. I was finally able to
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    about it again. I was finally able to get in his phone and discovered texts messages confirming the affair Part of me didn't care because we were not on love, but I still felt betrayed. Two years later we are divorcing. I am cleaning out our rooms helping him pack. We had a very amicable divorce. While cleaning
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    amicable divorce. While cleaning I found the two bracelets I had hid years ago and forgot about. I didn't want them but our middle child (f15) loves jewelry. We were separated but decided to have Christmas at the house together.
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    So Christmas morning comes and kids are opening gifts. The look on Joe's face as our daughter opens the bracelets was priceless! They were rose gold- her favorite! Her face was beaming with joy. He sat there looking at the jewelry like a deer in headlights.
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    So AITA for gifting jewelry to my daughter meant for my husband side- piece.
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    Everyone agreed in the comments: this was a slay and a serve.

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    NTA. You just regifted something he had said was meant for you.
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    WELL PLAYED!! WE NEED A TROPHY FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS
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    If you are TA, come sit by me and let's dish!
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    NTA. Absolute legend. HA!
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    NTA. That's what we call poetic justice. You didn't waste the bracelets out of spite-you gave them to someone who actually appreciated them. Your daughter got a thoughtful gift, and your ex got a silent but devastating reality check. Bonus points for his deer in headlights reaction.
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    As someone who, years later, realized they got gifts. as a teen that were meant for a parental side piece, you are SO NTA. Your ex hubs is getting his just desserts and your daughter is really happy.
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    There's always going to be one Debbie Downer...

    How would your daughter feel if she knew?
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    I think if we're honest you did it explicitly to be an AH. I also think most people would agree it was justified.
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    I support women's rights, but more importantly I support women's wrongs.

    Not sure if YTA or not but what I do know is you're iconic and I love everything about this
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