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Dear Prudence,

My mother-in-law bought me a dozen pairs of underwear (don’t ask why!). They are three sizes too large and are, in fact, granny panties. This is not the first time she has given me a bizarre gift; she has given me everything from home enema kits to live Venus flytraps! I have told her as tactfully as possible that while I appreciate the thought, I’m rather difficult to shop for, so I would prefer she save her money. It goes in one ear and out the other. My husband is no help, as he says to “just humor her.” Frankly, I’m fed up with getting rid of all these things I neither want nor need. Any suggestions on how to get her to quit with the unwanted gifting?

—Take the Fucking Hint

Dear Hint,

I’m with

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