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Soshitatgifts · 2023-11-19T09:51:48+00:00

Long time user with name change here! Firstly I KNOW this is a bit of a non problem and I’m being a bit of a brat! DH and I had a discussion and decided that Christmas would be pared right back this year -absolutely not an issue. I told him all I wanted was a dressing gown and slippers, and due to previous history was --very -- quite specific about the kind of thing I wanted, and only just stopped short of sending him actual link --wish I had now. -- Basically a cosy but still “nice” dressing gown and fairly structure slippers which I could wear outside, hanging out washing etc-think faux sheepskin mules kind of thing. He said to me this morning “don’t look at the Amazon account, there are deliveries coming for me” Being me of COURSE I looked 😳and he’s ordered the most fucking hideous dressing gown, think oversized checked lumberjack shirt, and marshmallow like slippers. AIBU to give it a couple of days and “innocently” bombard him with links to what I’d actually like? I’m a terrible actress when it comes to opening disappointing presents, and I know that no matter how cold it gets, I won’t be wearing that dressing gown!

HamstersAreMyLife · 19/11/2023 12:58

Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 10:49

And that’s absolutely fine, they’re obviously a pattern you like…I looked at the options, and there are 2 or 3 plain colours too, so why the hell the lumberjack option???

I suppose I should be grateful he didn’t go for the option with the cat ears on the hood and paws on the pockets!😂

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Ooh I want cat one now!

Auntiesitting · 19/11/2023 12:57

Honestly op, he hit your brief better than you did imo as far as the robe goes. That next one looks nice enough, but I wouldn’t class it as cosy. His one is. I’d also imagine myself tripping over the next one as it’s so bloody long.

you also need to give him a point or two for making sure they matched colour wise. He’s not a total write off.

Can I suggest going forward you have a wish list on Amazon and other shops, then he can just pick things out as he goes along. You get a kind of surprise, and he knows he’s not shopping blind.

Loubelle70 · 19/11/2023 12:56

Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:51

Soooo I just had a gentle conversation which went along the lines of …

I have a confession….You know how you said to not look at the Amazon account….

And he said “you hate them don’t you….send me a link to what you’d like” amd he laughed

Because thats how non difficult, non nasty grown ups who have a good relationship talk to each other….I didn’t want to hurt him by saying, even in a kind way that I hated his choice, even though I did, which was why I turned to mn in a light hearted way to get a spectrum of opinion as to what may be the best way to deal with it

This is what I’ve ordered ….still looking for slippers though

https://www.next.co.uk/g92321s11/n40389#n40389

🤣. Good for you..my ex bought me a few hideous dresses,i was tactful but said its not something id wear can i exchange it lol. Tactful 🤣🤣🤣.
OP I prefer what your hubby chose 😮😁 xxx

wesurecouldstandgladioli · 19/11/2023 12:54

Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:51

Soooo I just had a gentle conversation which went along the lines of …

I have a confession….You know how you said to not look at the Amazon account….

And he said “you hate them don’t you….send me a link to what you’d like” amd he laughed

Because thats how non difficult, non nasty grown ups who have a good relationship talk to each other….I didn’t want to hurt him by saying, even in a kind way that I hated his choice, even though I did, which was why I turned to mn in a light hearted way to get a spectrum of opinion as to what may be the best way to deal with it

This is what I’ve ordered ….still looking for slippers though

https://www.next.co.uk/g92321s11/n40389#n40389

Glad you told him!

So much nicer and restful on the eyes.

I’m sure people will be angry that you didn’t martyr yourself and wear them to death though 😂

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Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:54

Soundsmadeup · 19/11/2023 12:53

You sound like a bit of a snob op. Lots of folk buy clothes from Amazon for one & while the pattern of dressing gown isn't your taste it's in no way HIDEOUS!.

I refer you to my last post…what is it about not liking a pattern makes a person a snob-I don’t understand your thinking

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Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:53

BillionaireTea · 19/11/2023 12:48

I'm becoming weirdly invested in letting everyone know that plaid /lumberjack is INCREDIBLY on trend this winter. Its the 90s retro look. My 12 year old would kill for a plaid /check red and black dressing gown.

But when you’ve worn it in first time round as an adult in the 90s….😂😂

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Soundsmadeup · 19/11/2023 12:53

You sound like a bit of a snob op. Lots of folk buy clothes from Amazon for one & while the pattern of dressing gown isn't your taste it's in no way HIDEOUS!.

Swimaway9 · 19/11/2023 12:52

Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:51

Soooo I just had a gentle conversation which went along the lines of …

I have a confession….You know how you said to not look at the Amazon account….

And he said “you hate them don’t you….send me a link to what you’d like” amd he laughed

Because thats how non difficult, non nasty grown ups who have a good relationship talk to each other….I didn’t want to hurt him by saying, even in a kind way that I hated his choice, even though I did, which was why I turned to mn in a light hearted way to get a spectrum of opinion as to what may be the best way to deal with it

This is what I’ve ordered ….still looking for slippers though

https://www.next.co.uk/g92321s11/n40389#n40389

Brilliant 😁👍

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Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:51

Soooo I just had a gentle conversation which went along the lines of …

I have a confession….You know how you said to not look at the Amazon account….

And he said “you hate them don’t you….send me a link to what you’d like” amd he laughed

Because thats how non difficult, non nasty grown ups who have a good relationship talk to each other….I didn’t want to hurt him by saying, even in a kind way that I hated his choice, even though I did, which was why I turned to mn in a light hearted way to get a spectrum of opinion as to what may be the best way to deal with it

This is what I’ve ordered ….still looking for slippers though

https://www.next.co.uk/g92321s11/n40389#n40389

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https://www.next.co.uk/g92321s11/n40389#n40389

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Swimaway9 · 19/11/2023 12:51

XelaM · 19/11/2023 12:42

Me too.

OP - you're being ridiculous and if I were your husband I would be quite hurt.

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I'm thankful my DH wouldn't be hurt if I admitted I didn't like a gift. He once bought me a watch after me hinting after years of using my phone it might be nice to have an everyday style watch on occasionally. He went on to buy me the most bling watch I'd ever seen. He knew by the look on my face I hated it and just laughed and said somthing tells me its going back. At first I said it was lovely but also knew deep down I'd eventually have to tell him. He saved me the time 🤣

itsalongwaybackfromsorry · 19/11/2023 12:49

Cancel the order / contact the seller and change it.

Mumofoneandone · 19/11/2023 12:49

I always send my husband's the link or get my Mum involved!! I'm quite specific too with presents!

BillionaireTea · 19/11/2023 12:48

I'm becoming weirdly invested in letting everyone know that plaid /lumberjack is INCREDIBLY on trend this winter. Its the 90s retro look. My 12 year old would kill for a plaid /check red and black dressing gown.

XelaM · 19/11/2023 12:42

WeeOrcadian · 19/11/2023 10:30

Send them to me - I must be in the minority and like them both!

Me too.

OP - you're being ridiculous and if I were your husband I would be quite hurt.

softfig · 19/11/2023 12:41

Always send the link Op. I've also learn that the hard way and never again. Men can be a bit daft.

Swimaway9 · 19/11/2023 12:40

Soshitatgifts · 19/11/2023 12:11

I didn’t think I needed to put “lighthearted” in the thread title, but there we go

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Dont worry OP, I think its hilarious & knew from the start this was lighthearted 🤣
Have you told him yet? Can't wait for the outcome 🤣

margotrose · 19/11/2023 12:39

Hibiscrubbed · 19/11/2023 12:31

Sure. He didn’t though.

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Am I missing where you can see the brand of the dressing gown?

The slippers I can see are from a company called Snug Leaves - not just available on Amazon.

crumblingschools · 19/11/2023 12:39

@Hibiscrubbed doesn’t it depend where you live/work? Some of us don’t have big name stores close by, or if we do they can be small versions that don’t carry full stock. So is it different to browse on line on Amazon compared to browsing on line on Next?

Tiredmum100 · 19/11/2023 12:38

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 19/11/2023 09:58

There is no way on this earth that I'd be wearing either of those! [not envy]

I like them 🙈

Concannon88 · 19/11/2023 12:37

They dressing gown in particular looks fine. If you are this picky, why didnt you just buy them yourself? Its practically the same thing if you have to send him links to the ones you want!

jlpth · 19/11/2023 12:37

I mean I think the poor guy has tried hard. Both those items look cosy.

Next time, give him 3 links and just tell him to choose from the links.

Muchof · 19/11/2023 12:37

I think the dressing gown looks cosy, so he has got what you asked for. I really think if you had specific things in mind, you might as well just buy them yourself.

EerieSilence · 19/11/2023 12:35

You're BU. You need to simply send him the links and be clear about what you want. If he can't respect that, he doesn't respect you but ignorance can be forgiven for some, I know and my DH knows I need to approve the selections otherwise it's a waste of money.

weirdoboelady · 19/11/2023 12:34

Can we see a link to the DG you would have liked?

Also, just saying, the price of real Ooodies is at a historic low ATM (I'm feeling cold, can you tell?)

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 19/11/2023 12:34

He met the brief. If your description wasn't good enough to be accurate then that's your problem not his. If you specifically didn't want anything patterned, then why not say it.