Once again, Steve and LH are right on the money. Getting her anything is a weak ass move. Just because she got you something, why do you have to get something back? Is it because you’re afraid she’ll be pissed? Stop living in fear.
I would say thanks in a friendly way, throw it on the kitchen bench (do NOT open it in front of her) and then make an excuse and leave without opening it. Go for a bike ride, out for beers, gym, a book club…. ANYTHING!
Even better power move would be never to open it, but I accept very few DBers have that level of detachment and commitment to DB.
This is a great 180 for you. What would old, weak Josh do vs. what would Chuck Norris do!
