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Stumped for Father’s Day.

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LunaDeBallona · 05/06/2025 20:00

I’m, as the title says, struggling greatly to know what to get my husband for Father’s Day.
He is autistic.
He struggles with clothes and currently can only wear a few things.
He had an accident last year which damaged his spine. He will never walk independently again and has to use a rollator.
He very very rarely leaves the house.
He doesn’t read.
He has put so much weight on since he can’t walk so no food presents.
He drinks but we just buy what he wants and always have plenty in -he’s cut down on his drinking too because, well calories.
He has no hobbies.
He likes music but he has Apple Music so streams everything.
He has a good speaker system.
He isn’t into male grooming,
He has enough socks/pants .
We have done all the ‘ Best dad’ mug stuff when kids were little.

He really is an utter nightmare to buy for. Chocolate was always good but see previous point!
Im stuck. I’ve googled, looked at 100 different websites. Considered a magazine subscription but most just remind him of what he can’t do anymore.
Does anybody have any suggestions at all??

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JustASmidgen · 05/06/2025 20:53

Decent Headphones
Nice cushions or blanket if he spends a lot of time sitting.
Massage Pad.
Foot spa
Now TV or Netflix (or similar) subscript 6 months (or how ever many months you can afford)
Is he into computer games?
Healthy food gifts.. ramen cookbook and bowls/spoons/chopsticks
Chilli plant growing set (for indoors)
Set of hot sauces

JustASmidgen · 05/06/2025 21:11

Failing that.. a family restaurant night. He selects from a menu in the morning.

You get the food and drinks in.

You and kids cook and serve the evening meal. Napkins, candles, flowers on table. Dress code = wear what makes you comfortable.

LunaDeBallona · 05/06/2025 21:14

JustASmidgen · 05/06/2025 20:53

Decent Headphones
Nice cushions or blanket if he spends a lot of time sitting.
Massage Pad.
Foot spa
Now TV or Netflix (or similar) subscript 6 months (or how ever many months you can afford)
Is he into computer games?
Healthy food gifts.. ramen cookbook and bowls/spoons/chopsticks
Chilli plant growing set (for indoors)
Set of hot sauces

Read your answer , thought “what’s a massage pad”??
Went to look at Amazon - found one with great reviews that heats up too, popped in basket , saw that you get a ‘free’ item. Clicked on it and it’s a tens machine/foot massager to help with circulation that was priced at £99!! It was more expensive than the massage pad! So l got them both for £85!! Unbelievable promotion!
Thank you so so very much.
Talk about first post nails it!!

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JustASmidgen · 05/06/2025 21:19

Amazing! Hope he likes.

Reminds me I need to sort out our Father’s Day presents 😂

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