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Dear Abby: How do I stop friend from gifting me things I don’t need, and she can’t really afford?
Dear Abby: How do I stop friend from gifting me things I don’t need, and she can’t really afford?
Dear Abby: How do I stop friend from gifting me things I don’t need, and she can’t really afford?

Published on: 04/13/2026

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She doesn’t need to give us anything in order to be our friend, but I worry that I’ll offend her. Getty Images

DEAR ABBY: A generous friend sent me an expensive gift, but it is something I already have. She can’t easily afford these gifts. I returned it to the merchant but, unfortunately, the refund will come to me instead of her. I would like to give my friend back the money.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/dear-abby-how-do-i-stop-friend-from-gifting-me-things-i-dont-need-and-she-cant-really-afford.html

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