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You know that warm, fuzzy feeling when you absolutely nail the perfect gift?

Cool gadget, if you ask me.

Dad was worried the bird feeder would attract squirrels, and the squirrels would make the dogs bark.

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I get it, nobody wants a barking dog at all hours of the day.

But rejecting a gift over a hypothetical squirrel invasion?

Thats a level of caution I wasnt prepared for.

Woman in distress covering face, sitting on couch, emotional after parents return special gift.

And neither was the OP.

But this wasnt even her first rodeo in the Return to Sender department.

At this point, I have to wonder if dad is secretly allergic togifts.

Woman upset as parents return her gift, feeling hurt and crying at work.

Does he have a vendetta against thoughtful gestures?

So, when that gift gets rejected?

It can feel like someone just tossed your love in the metaphorical donation bin.

Text about a woman buying a Bird Buddy feeder for her parents; gift returned next day.

Not everyone speaks the same love language.

What feels like a grand gesture to one person might just be unnecessary clutter to another.

But hey, the good news?

Yellow bird feeder gift hangs in a garden, surrounded by greenery.

If someone keeps returning gifts, maybe its time to switch tactics.

Basically, its like a cheat code for feeling good.

Silver linings, right?

Text about Bird Buddy features, including notifications, bird type identification, and sharing feeder views.

What do you think?

Have you ever had a gift returned and felt crushed?

Lets hear those Thanks, but no thanks gift-giving horror stories!

Text about a special gift bought for parents, wrapped by Amazon, encouraging early opening before Christmas.

Check out the results:

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Comment about a returned gift emphasizes elderly parents' preferences and emotions, with 592 points.

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