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Dreading anniversary as DH lack of present upsetting

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Manatee50 · 14/07/2025 13:15

Had a milestone wedding anniversary a few years ago and DH bought a thumb pot. Needless to say I was not impressed. Another major anniversary last year was sidelined by ‘I didn’t know what to get - I wanted us to choose something together’ but the time passed and nothing happened. Every year as the time approaches - I’m filled with disappointment beforehand as I know he hasn’t thought about it. I never ask for anything, in over 25 years of marriage the present front has been meagre - a book, a cd, flowers but nothing of real value or that he’s taken time to think about. Am I expecting too much. Feel guilty even venting this.

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CloudPop · 14/07/2025 13:28

chicola · 14/07/2025 13:18

What’s a thumb pot?

Wondering the same thing,
Google suggests it is literally a tiny thumb sized ceramic pot. What a bizarre gift

SixteenClovesOfGarlic · 14/07/2025 13:21

Why do you feel guilty?
Have high standards for male behaviour and ensure your husband knows what you want and deserve.
Tell him clearly that you expect him to put thought and care into buying you a gift that you will love.

It's not difficult in the slightest, so he can't pretend to be incapable.

chicola · 14/07/2025 13:18

What’s a thumb pot?

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 14/07/2025 13:17

I don't think YANBU at all, it's really not unusual or immoral to want your partner to care about what matters to you and show you that you're loved. Doesn't even need to be expensive as long as it is thoughtful. My ex would buy me last minute expensive things and I'd feel like an absolute bitch but I always just felt rubbish about them, because there was zero thought.