Groom wants to decline all wedding gifts from his family because he sees them as 'unnecessarily social obligations'

Are wedding gifts actually a burden in disguise?

Sometimes gifts can feel like an obligation, especially with family. They can feel like a big deal- like you have to make a big show of accepting it and then giving something in return. It can be an over-the-top type of performance that you would rather just avoid altogether. But traditions are traditions for a reason, and who are you to say no to something that is done out of love? It seems like a pretty first-world problem that we should do our best to get a little perspective on. It might cause more issues in our lives to say no to them than to say yes.

The man in this story had a lot to say when it came to gift-giving. He was the type of person who put up a lot of barriers in his life. He wanted things to be a certain way and was pragmatic to a fault. He saw his wedding as a matter of pure function, not something to be celebrated. He wanted to keep it as low-key as possible, and his bride-to-be agreed with that mindset. When you're getting married, though, you're kind of the center of attention, whether you wanted to be or not. You might as well lean into it and get some free stuff out of the ordeal, especially if your family is offering. But the man in this story, for whatever reason, didn't see it that way.

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WIBTA for declining all wedding gifts?

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Is it really so bad to be showered with gifts from the people who love you? They wouldn't do it if they didn't want to, and gifts aren't solely about the receiver. They're also about the giver. It makes them feel good to give things, so you should allow them to do it. Stopping them from giving you something doesn't make you humble; it makes them uncomfortable. That was the issue at the core of this story, and commenters had a lot to say to the man in question. Keep reading to see what everyone had to say and see what you think about it.
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