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DP still hasn't opened expensive birthday presents!

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twuntfreezone · 07/02/2020 18:55

am i being unreasonable/over sensitive/precious/immature (fill in the gaps!) to be hurt that my partner still hasn't plugged in /set up /taken out of the chuffing box the expensive smart tv i bought him for his birthday (and other gifts) telling me when i protest that he "likes to 'SAVE' things and open them at some other(???) point??!
he says it's something he wanted, and acted thrilled at it, but 3 weeks later he hasn't even taken it out of its box to see if it even WORKS??! i did ask him to at least plug it in as if it's faulty (though it's brand new, jvc, from Amazon prime) i would need to know within a certain amount of time in order to send it back, but still need hasn't bothered.
it seems to me he can't really be that "thrilled" with it or surely he'd have been eager to set it up and start enjoying it??!... my finances are EXTREMELY limited, which he's aware of, but i was SO EXCITED to get him such a great quality present and if it was me I'd have probably injured myself in my unbridled excitement to rip it open and start using it!! i realise we're all different, but he does know how i am, so i can't help being hurt that he seems so non plus'd by it...am i being a big girls blouse???

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LadyB49 · 08/02/2020 20:11

Not... for them. Should be... for it

Fastsazer · 08/02/2020 20:12

No he is being totally ungrateful like you if it was me I couldn’t wait to test drive if it was my brother I’d saiy if you not going to use it give it back so I can get a refund your loss sounds like he’s being pig headed and spoilt good luck XN

PawPawNoodle · 08/02/2020 20:25

Return it and buy him a Samsung, he might stick his enormous dick directly into an open flame for you then.

Rache49 · 09/02/2020 03:58

You gave him the gift, it's up to him what he does with it. You can't control what people do with the presents once you hand them over other than hoping your present is appreciated.

Rache49 · 09/02/2020 04:02

I would Love a Telly for my Birthday, being on a reduced income it would help a lot. Last Christmas I was given a Slow Cooker which has earned its keep over the last year .

Rache49 · 09/02/2020 04:09

If you don't live with him you can't really be pissed whether he does set it up or not and it's up to him what he does. If you are that worried about your feelings, think of his and ASK him what HE would like for his Birthday.

WorkerBee83 · 09/02/2020 08:26

My other half recently did this to me and it turned out she was having an affair and felt too guilty to set them up

Angie6868 · 09/02/2020 08:33

I can see his point of view. I do this too and it's not because I'm ungrateful. I like the excitement of having something brand new and boxed. It loses something when it's out of the packaging. I have bedding sets and towels that I bought years ago which I've never used because they're just too nice! I know it's odd, but don't necessarily assume that he's ungrateful

MollyMinniesMum · 09/02/2020 09:02

I’m wondering if he’s about to call it off and wants to return the items to you, sorry it was my first thought on reading this ☹️

twuntfreezone · 19/02/2020 21:55

update.....okay, so....tv is still in box, partner and i are still very much together (so, he was NOT wanting to call it off without knowing how to tell me {PSYCH!!}....any opinions about STILL not opening present??)

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twuntfreezone · 19/02/2020 22:00

@polpotnoodle....jealousy, uninspired & unimaginative sarcasm is soooooooo unattractive! I'm guessing no man is coming anywhere near you with their enormous or even tiny dick lately!😢

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hennaoj · 20/02/2020 19:37

Why don't you just open it and enjoy it yourself? No point in it going to waste.

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