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Accidentally opened valentines gift

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LongWalkShortPlank · 08/02/2020 10:13

I've accidentally opened a box this morning containing britney spears fantasy perfume which I can only assume is my valentines gift my boyfriend mentioned he had bought. A bit of background, our relationship is currently long distance due to work and my boyfriend has anxiety/adhd. One of the coping methods his therapist suggested was my perfume sprayed onto cotton wool, so I bought him a bottle to use which was MIDNIGHT fantasy. Now generally I don't use that anymore since finding the verset range, which he does know and he knows I have plenty, he had just visited. But even if I did need some its the wrong perfume, and there's really no excuse when he has a bottle right there, is there?
I'm a little hurt and disappointed I think and I don't want to upset him or seem ungrateful but we've had almost this same scenario before with sunglasses. He uses the excuse that he's bad at buying gifts but honestly I think he just impulse buys the first thing he sees whether he thinks I'll like it or not, which I'm aware could be influenced by adhd. So I don't know what to do, or say. If anything? I'd like to return it really. I won't use it and don't want to waste it. I'm sure he paid a stupid amount for what is a generally reasonably/cheap priced perfume. Aibu to bring it up nicely or should I just suck it up?

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VividImagination · 08/02/2020 13:33

*This bugs me because if he was at work, he would not bring the Dynamic Widget Acquisition Strategy Report to a meeting instead of the Automated Whistle Acquisition Strategy Report.

He has ADHD - as does my daughter. He may bring the wrong report, he may bring no report, he may forget to go to the meeting altogether. It depends how his condition impacts on him - although apparently according to the OP he uses it as an excuse.*

Exactly this. It’s why adults with ADHD have difficulty getting jobs. It’s why adults with ADHD have difficulty keeping jobs and why, my son with ADHD and a science degree is only working part time in McDonald’s.

Just thank him and use it as room spray!

Alsohuman · 08/02/2020 13:40

They don't walk into those roles though, they only get them after many years of doing a better job than all the other minions

Of course they don’t. Do you honestly think the CEOs of global organisations all started in the postroom? It’s those who see the big picture who get promoted.

IckyIsAFuckingStupidWord · 08/02/2020 14:01

What have you got him?

This ⬆️ is an excellent question.

Shinycat · 08/02/2020 16:14

Yeah @LongWalkShortPlank what HAVE you got your OP for Valentine's Day?

Shinycat · 08/02/2020 16:15

@LongWalkShortPlank I do mean what have you got your DP for Valentine's Day obviously! Blush

Chickoletta · 09/02/2020 12:06

Poor bloke! He has tried his best to buy you a thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day and this is what he gets.

Villanomme · 09/02/2020 12:23

I do love it when people with zero experience of adhd or ASD roll on in with their 'thoughts'.

When you have something that causes an executive functioning disorder, a mix up like this is exactly what does happen.

My son has ASD and adhd and if he ever has a girlfriend or partner and she behaves like you are, I'd be advising my son to break up with you. I will always be his voice when needed because otherwise he will just flounder in life.

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