Want to help me with the most trivial decision ever?

[CurlewKate]

We went through a phase of collecting single very posh plates from charity shops and auctions and so on so we now have a “harlequin” dinner service that we love very much. For some reason, DP thinks one particular plate is my favourite and always makes sure I get it when he serves. But it isn’t. It’s actually my least favourite. It’s been going on so long now I can’t say anything. BUT. It’s just dawned on me that I could always break it “accidental done a purpose.” Then I can have the lovely Wedgwood with the elephant. Shall I? (told you it was trivial!)😂

Do it! Or, could you put it on a wire/shelf display?

Nooooo!

You have to tell him. Tell him you don't know how to tell him. Then tell him.

Tell him how very touched you have been by his extreme thoughtfulness. But now your actual favourite is the elephant.

Surely this will become something you and your adorably thoughtful DH will laugh about in the future?

Don’t because he might try and find another one.
Just tell him and hopefully laugh about it.

Hmm...how readily available are said plates? I think the risk is DH then "treats" you to a replacement as your next birthday present 😅

If you break it then he will scour the internet looking for a replacement.

Just tell him you have a new favourite

Frame it as a change of heart rather than something you’ve felt all along and are only now breaking to him.

You're so bored with the old one, you couldn’t bear to eat one more meal on it, and oh how you long for the elephant beneath your next meal…

Oh damn. I hadn’t thought of him looking for another one!!!!

This is definitely the most likely outcome! However, I'd still break it, "oops, I'm so clumsy.." and then say well I always loved the Wedgwood elephant so that will from now on be my favourite 🤭

I agree with a pp, just tell him you are tired of using the same one now.

Definitely - as long as he doesn’t then go o. A mission to get a replica 😂

Not to derail but I am building our own harlequin dinner service (only started recently) and would LOVE to see a photo of some of your pieces! 🤓

we’re having people for lunch on Sunday-I’ll take a picture of the table!

I would love to see the dinner service too, sounds gorgeous.

I’d tell him that you were sick of that plate because you always have it. Surely the point of having different plates is the Russian Roulette factor.

tell him youre bored with that and want the elephant now thanks.

and put old faithful at the bottom of the pile so it’s a pain in the arse to get it out to use, so he can forget.