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AIBU?

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To feel somewhat upset with this Valentine's card from my husband?

330 replies

Boysgrownbutstillathome · 14/02/2021 13:10

My husband is a typical last-minute card and present-buyer, but this really takes the biscuit. His excuses - it was the last one left in Tesco Express, Asda was too busy and he had forgotten his glasses. Excuse for not buying one earlier - he is recovering from his Covid jab ( he had it on Thursday). Excuse for not buying one before then - none.

To feel somewhat upset with this Valentine's card from my husband?
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thequeenofsandwich · 14/02/2021 13:12

Are you handsome though OP?

PCar20 · 14/02/2021 13:14

Hahahahaha god loves a trier!

0blio · 14/02/2021 13:15

Do you think he meant it for someone else? Grin

strawberriesontheNeva · 14/02/2021 13:15

At least your partner actually got you a card.

ThatsnotmyBorishishairistoneat · 14/02/2021 13:15

Sorry but rofl🙊🤣

Oysterbabe · 14/02/2021 13:15

That did make me laugh. Sorry OP, that's shit.

Whitecup4 · 14/02/2021 13:15

Hahaha! Did he go self checkout?

Bless him, god does love a trier.

I wouldn’t be disappointed, but may use it as a excuse for extra attention on Valentine’s night Wink A long massage first would be nice for example.

problembottom · 14/02/2021 13:16

🤣 amazing

RogueV · 14/02/2021 13:16

Oooops Blush

ChocOrange1 · 14/02/2021 13:17

Lol yeah that's pretty crap but I would probably just laugh and take the mickey for at least the next year, and expect him to pay for a takeaway tonight. I personally wouldnt get really cross, but it depends on your relationship and how seriously you take valentines day. Did you get him a card and present?

Stompythedinosaur · 14/02/2021 13:17

I think it is funny! I'm now imagining your husband to be a Jane Austin gentleman who loves your handsome eyes but worries about your income of ten pounds a year!

Eleganz · 14/02/2021 13:17

Yeah that is pretty crap. Wrong on all levels!

LApprentiSorcier · 14/02/2021 13:17

The handsome bit wouldn't bother me but 'fiance' (or even 'fiancee') when married would be a bit strange!

TinyCake · 14/02/2021 13:18

YABU. He got you a card. You know he is a last minute present buyer. Lower your expectations or tell him well in advance what you expect.

TinyCake · 14/02/2021 13:19

If he hadn't got you a card you'd be upset. He can't go around loads of shops just for a card. Shopping is dangerous enough as it is.

CoronaIsWatching · 14/02/2021 13:20

YABU to still bother with valentines when you're married and presumably been together many years.

CandleWick4 · 14/02/2021 13:21

@TinyCake

YABU. He got you a card. You know he is a last minute present buyer. Lower your expectations or tell him well in advance what you expect.
I would imagine the OP expected that her husband would buy a card that says ‘wife’ and not ‘handsome fiancée’ I’m not sure what part of that is unreasonable or high in expectation
GaraMedouar · 14/02/2021 13:24

Grin- that did make me laugh. Not the best I’d agree!

Happycat1212 · 14/02/2021 13:24

Oh my! Yeh I would have rather he didn’t bother. That’s just rude. It would be funny if your not in the situation

JovialNickname · 14/02/2021 13:24

That is crap! He could at least have snipped the top off, the design on the card means he could have cut it into quite a nice shape if he cut around the top heart. Yes I think I'd rather have had a homemade card or some kind of love voucher than one calling me a bloke. Still, at least he thinks you're handsome! Grin

WorraLiberty · 14/02/2021 13:25

Still, it's quite a cute card so points for that 🤣🤣

BlackCatShadow · 14/02/2021 13:25

My mum was struggling to get a card for my daughter's birthday, so ended up getting a card with "Happy Birthday Grandson" on it. She had then crossed out son with a marker and written daughter. It was quite funny!

KenAddams · 14/02/2021 13:25

Omg I bought this card however was actually for my handsome fiance lol

Aprilx · 14/02/2021 13:26

I thought it was quite funny. 😀

Happycat1212 · 14/02/2021 13:26

If it was the last one then why would he even bother buying it?!