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To ask if you’re happy with your DH gifts ?

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GaaaaarlicBread · 25/12/2019 11:15

I’m feeling sad as I’ve read So many posts from people saying they’re disappointed, or DH’s haven’t bothered etc and they’re having a shit time.
Have you received everything you asked for ?

DH has been very good this year and more festive than ever knowing we have a little one the size of a poppy seed inside me currently ! I think that’s helped lol
DH is doing all the cooking as I can’t bare the smell but I’m going to try my best .
I’ve been asking for 6 years for cow girl boots (something i have always wanted), but still awaiting those 🤣 but other than that I’m happy and hope you are too!

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IDontDrinkTea · 25/12/2019 23:25

I’m happy. My husband bought me tickets for a night out (and he even lined up a babysitter!) plus something new to wear. I’ll have to exchange the clothing for a smaller size but I can’t blame him for that as I’ve recently lost 1.5 stone and quite frankly wouldn’t know what size to buy myself. Overall I’m really pleased at such a thoughtful gift

Arthursblanket · 25/12/2019 23:26

I asked for no presents, but received a waffle maker from DH and posh salad dressing that DC(2) choose for me. Delighted with both!

silenceofthemams · 25/12/2019 23:33

Yes super happy because we (I) decided to make a joint present of a night together in a spa hotel which we had on Saturday. So everything was equal, no guilt or disappointment with each other. 🤣

SerenDippitty · 25/12/2019 23:37

Yes on the whole! DH got me something quite unexpected that I hadn’t asked for but I’m sure it will be fun when I get the hang of it!

RobertSmithdoesmyhair · 25/12/2019 23:41

Nick Cave tickets for Copenhagen! Over the moon! 🌛🌛

nokidshere · 25/12/2019 23:41

DH got me a beautiful clock for my collection, a figurine carved from wood, and some crystals to hang in my bedroom window. I'm very happy. My teenage sons excelled themselves and bought me a new keyboard for my pc and a fab little snakey thing which is a clock and a fan at the same time Grin

chinateapot · 26/12/2019 00:00

I got the Lego treehouse set to build and am thrilled with that. Also a new board game for us all. And my lovely husband cooked all of Christmas dinner and has spent this evening thanking me effusively for doing “everything” because I did present buying and wrapping. I like present buying - don’t like the cooking and cleaning which he did - so definitely feel like I’m winning!

lilgreen · 26/12/2019 00:05

Yes. Got a coat that is hinted at and a Liz Earle box of goodies.

EKGEMS · 26/12/2019 00:31

llamakoala Your partner is a straight up inconsiderate

StinkyWizleteets · 26/12/2019 00:31

I got the pyjamas I asked for over 6 years ago but nothing else. I shouldn’t be ungrateful but I’d love some thought on his part. It took my 10year old telling him to get me them before he did or I’d have got a packet of AA batteries or something.

I had to sit and watch my sil get the most beautifully considered gifts from her partner and I did feel a bit of envy. Nothing was expensive just so very thoughtful.

Even a newspaper to read in my jammies would’ve been nice.

EKGEMS · 26/12/2019 00:32

Asshole who doesn't deserve you (hit post too soon)

Sushiroller · 26/12/2019 00:37

1000% happy
He got me a scarf organiser which sounds naff but it is a. Useful b. A design/aesthetic I like c. I have a crap tonne of scarves.
Also a mug which is from a company I like depicting my favourite painting (it sparks joy Marie kondo style) 🤗🤗🤗
And he got me a massage course for two which I really wanted. 😍😍😍

gluteustothemaximus · 26/12/2019 00:42

We don't buy each other anything. Money goes on kids instead. We do tend to buy something for the house though. This year it was new pillows.

We make sure we have our favourite foods/drinks over Christmas.

inthekitchensink · 26/12/2019 00:44

Yep, some l’occitane cherry blossom bubble bath, and a new book I wanted & tomorrow a 2 hour break totally alone for a read in the bath. Perfect. Though to be fair I did make a list, as did he.

Saitama · 26/12/2019 05:09

I didn’t really want or ask for anything, but my DH got me some small things.

My favourite being a set of scented small tubes of handcreams - I’ve been moaning for weeks about how dry my hands are and that I keep misplacing my current handcream. Now I can put my small tubes all over so I always have one accessible. Not very exciting but I just thought that was a very thoughtful gift and was surprised he had actually paid attention to my previous moaning for a change! Grin

cakebythepound1234 · 26/12/2019 05:30

We had a quiet Christmas just the 3 of us this year so we did decide we'd spoil each other to try and make up for being so far away from friends and family. So I'm very pleased - lots of books, new perfume, Le Creuset casserole dish, lovely diary and notepad. DH is a very generous person and loves buying gifts for people.

mrsp2009 · 26/12/2019 05:42

My DH is generous but never knows what to buy and leaves it until Christmas Eve to go shopping. This year I sent him a list of things I would like, hoping he would buy me one of them but he bought everything! Last year we said we were only buying small gifts so I bought him a dressing gown and chocolates but he bought me a very expensive watch and perfume and I felt awful Confused
This year I was lucky to receive New uggs, some diamond and pearl stud earrings and my favourite perfume. I also got a Yankee candle from my DD. I’m so pleased and grateful! I had bought him aftershave, some golf bits and chocolates. He’s very hard to buy for but he seemed pleased with what I got him

SexlessBoulderBelly · 26/12/2019 06:00

I was initially worried as DP went out on Christmas Eve to do all of his shopping so I wasn’t expecting too much.

And I’ve slapped myself on the wrist because he’s up a lot of genuine thought and has shown he listens. I’ve mentioned wanting a necklace that I can wear all the time, something small (I don’t tend to buy myself jewellery as much as I love it) but then I said I was worried about our baby tugging it and breaking it. He didn’t even reply to me as we were walking around the shops at the time, a fair few months ago. He’s brought me a beautiful Swarovski necklace and said he chose a shorter length one that is quite simple to try and make it ‘harder’ for the baby to essentially find and tug on.

I’ve also said before I even fell pregnant, must be over a year ago or close to, that I liked the thought of a charm bracelet as when we eventually start a family ect that there will be much more sentimental occasions that I would like to remember with charms. Low and behold I’ve also got a charm bracelet with a little pram charm as our baby is due next week. It’s beautiful.

Those were the two that shocked me with the thought as I’ve only mentioned them once or twice and not recently. But he also brought me a lovely Cath Kidston small side bag and changing mat as our changing bag never came with one and I don’t want to keep carrying a huge tote bag on my arm.

He’s done very well and I’ve been very spoilt.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and continue to enjoy the rest of the Christmas period and new year! Flowers

Hazybobs · 26/12/2019 06:42

I for one was delighted with DH’s purchasing. We’d agreed not to get each other anything but we both know this means we just buy little things like choccies and stuff like that. However, he surprised me with the most beautiful lingerie set that I wanted but had put off buying because of the cost. He must have seen that I’d been looking at it on the iPad. The only downside was that, me being me, I had to wear it straight away and it meant a last minute change of outfit for dinner with our families because the dress I had planned to wear wasn’t suitable for bigger knickers and a suspender belt.

PumpkinPie2016 · 26/12/2019 08:18

I'm happy - I had asked for a particular book which DH got for me. He also bought me a new phone -i was in need of one after dropping my previous one in water meaning it wasn't working perfectly. Hadn't got round to buying one so was really pleased!

He was also pleased - I bought him two books by an author he likes, his favourite chocolates, a bottle of benedictine and a zip up cardi thing.

To be honest, neither of us are particularly materialistic people so we are easily pleased Xmas Smile

Our little boy was also pleased with his presents so all in all a very lovely dayXmas Smile

CakeandCustard28 · 26/12/2019 09:04

Mine got me an infinity ring after many years together. I’m over the moon, doesn’t fit needs resizing (my own fault I told him the wrong ring size Blush) but Grinhe did good!

nowaypose · 26/12/2019 09:07

We bought each other rather boring practical gifts we knew the other needed. Most of our money goes on the DC.

Wintercoats · 26/12/2019 09:09

We set a £50 budget this year, and just bought a few small gifts. It's been brilliant, as we usually go OTT at Christmas, but I honestly think it's some of the most thoughtful gifts he's ever given me, money saving and less stressful.

BlueJava · 26/12/2019 10:33

Didn't expect anything (as we're on holiday over Xmas and New Year) but DP got me 2 perfect books. Very happy with that!

junecat · 26/12/2019 11:52

Love all mine and he loves his. I'm full of cold so he did all the cooking yesterday 😍