Would you be upset at this birthday present?

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A box of malteasers.

Now I don’t want expensive gifts. I’m not materialistic and I got a puppy recently which obviously was a lot of money these days. So I wasn’t expecting anything fancy or expensive. But for some a reason a box of malteasers has really upset me.

I don’t have many friends so I have about 5 cards from family. And a couple of text messages. So the only person in my life to make me feel special is my DH. There are so many cheap but quirky or personalised thing you can get people these days to show that you put in a little thought and care about the other person.

I feel very unloved today.

Hope there's more to come op. Did he get the kids to make you a card or are they even younger than that? That was one thing I said to dh one year (after my birthday)- that it was awful I didn't get cards from the kids. Ive always drilled in to the kids that its always important to make people cards for birthdays. People on mn say birthdays aren't a big deal but feck it, they are. Especially if you make sure other people have a nice day. (By the way I always buy myself something no matter how small to enjoy on the day just in case!)

I think the fact that your dh makes you feel bad for crying, instead of feeling bad for making you cry, says a lot about the type of person he is.

A box of maltesers is a terrible birthday present although, any other day of the year, it is a wonderful thing. Save them for another day and you could read this malteser box thread while you munch your way through them.

Would you consider ordering yourself something nice for your birthday instead? I know it’s not the same but one way or another you deserve a treat.

I’d ask him for the rest of the present. Maltesers are good but you’re worth more than that.

I’ve had an amazing walk and I’m about to get chips in the beach. Thanks again for all your well wishes they really lifted my spirits this morning.

I have another present coming apparently but it’s joint from his family which means he’s not put any thought into it but may explain why he only got the malteasers. Sad it took his mother to tell me rather than him.

I love Maltesers. Quirky and personalised usually means junk for the charity shop.

And I'd be thrilled with a really good pork pie, too! Not a supermarket one obviously - but it definitely beats hand cream!
Pork pie, Maltesers and a bunch of flowers - I'd be laughing!

Gorgeous beach. Looks like Gower.

Hope the joint present was fantastic

I’d keep the Maltesers and regift them to him for his birthday!!

Happy Birthday 🎂

He’d get fuck all from me for his birthday. I’d be telling him what I wanted next time and linking it to his email. If he hasn’t got the brain to get you something decent, tell him.

What was the joint gift OP? Anything nice?

What inexpensive, non-materialist present would be acceptable to you?

Whats he like with his birthday? Would he be gutted if no effort was made?