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AIBU?

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

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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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Am I being unreasonable?

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TheFormidableMrsC · 15/02/2021 17:19

My FB memories told me I got a bottle of fake tan for Valentine's Day a few years ago. We're divorced now Smile

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Tessabelle74 · 15/02/2021 17:23

I shouldn't have laughed, I apologise! Definitely get him a wife card for his birthday Wink

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icedgem85 · 15/02/2021 17:24

Personally, I’d have found this hilarious 😆

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Shona52 · 15/02/2021 17:25

I would have said thank you honey I would love another wedding your so thoughtful Wink

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hermesandhades · 15/02/2021 17:29

It's funny, why would you take it so seriously and be so demanding? He's your husband, get over it.
Some people are sleeping on the streets, your life can't be so bad

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Purplepjs · 15/02/2021 17:32

My husband helped our toddler pick out a Mother’s Day gift for me a few years ago. When I opened it, it was a mug that said... ‘I love you nan’!!! He said he didn’t really look at it in detail! We just laugh about it (and obviously he got grandad stuff for Father’s Day that year!

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Morana23 · 15/02/2021 17:35

@Purplepjs

My husband helped our toddler pick out a Mother’s Day gift for me a few years ago. When I opened it, it was a mug that said... ‘I love you nan’!!! He said he didn’t really look at it in detail! We just laugh about it (and obviously he got grandad stuff for Father’s Day that year!

I love this Grin
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JustanotherTuesday · 15/02/2021 17:40

I once got a Mothers Day card, which said inside 'from your little girl'.
I had boys Smile

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Harmonypuss · 15/02/2021 17:44

You're married but he's give you a fiancé card? Strange!

Also, are you male? I am because that card is designed to have been sent to a male fiancé, obvious from the 'handsome' comment but also the spelling of fiancé, a female would expect a card to be spelled with the extra e, fiancée.

This, despite being from Tesco smacks of a typical 'last minute petrol station' attitude.

In my opinion you are most certainly not being unreasonable and I would be tempted to hint at the fact that if he doesn't do something to make up for his tardy attitude/laziness, he might not have a 'wife' for much longer! You don't have to follow through with it but it might make him sit up and take notice!

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HappySonHappyMum · 15/02/2021 17:44

I think it's hilarious. I got a yellow card with the words WOO HOO! written on the front. Inside my DH said …we got to Valentines Day in lockdown. There were no cards left when he popped to Tesco. It was funny and I laughed out loud. Why would you judge your relationship on a Valentines Card?

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Goodiebagh · 15/02/2021 17:49

Oh that made me laugh. I love it.
Instant classic.

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ElleMac44 · 15/02/2021 17:54

For the first time in 28 years, DH and I didn't bother this year. With so many people having lost their lives and the state of the world, valentines doesnt mean a damn thing I don't need a special day to tell anyone I love them, I used to buy into it all, now I want the simple life and I'm grateful for all I have. We had a meal in front of the tv and shared a bar of chocolate that he bought me, perfect! So don't worry be grateful for what you have, have a cuddle and forget it all.

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CustardySergeant · 15/02/2021 17:56

@Whitecup4

Due to the last update I’ve changed my mind and don’t think it’s funny.

It hurts when there is a chance to redeem ones self and they fuck it up further.

Have you weighed up your options on how your life would be without him instead? How much is being loved worth to you? That’s the question I suppose.

I’d leave OP, you deserve more than what your gwtting.

Are you serious? You'd actually divorce over this? Shock
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HOkieCOkie · 15/02/2021 18:07

Oh this made me laugh! Valentine’s Day is a pile of shite. Don’t let rubbish commercial holidays that don’t matter ruin your relationship.

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Ddot · 15/02/2021 18:07

Bless his cotton socks 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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theleafandnotthetree · 15/02/2021 18:08

Think of the mileage you will get out of this for years and years, the grounds for slagging! It's worth it's weight in gold. And look how many people he's made laugh today, I'd say it's a good outcome all round my dear, if you choose to see the funny side of it

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AnxiousWeirdo · 15/02/2021 18:09

I got dp one that called him a twat 😂

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studychick81 · 15/02/2021 18:11

I didn't even get one this year.

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jazzandh · 15/02/2021 18:13

I've had a DH valentines in the past - (I am a DW) ....made me laugh!!

In "normal times" we may manage an M&S Dine in for....this year - family roast by DS1 (16) made chocolate desserts for all (and sent some round to GPs) :-) ......

Find the humour in a panicked male.........

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Skigal86 · 15/02/2021 18:14

My husband bought me an Xmas card from my daughter which referred to her as my boy! He crossed boy out and wrote girl instead, he hadn’t read beyond “mummy” and thought the pic was cute TBF it was! He also got me a happy first Mother’s Day card when my daughter was 13 months old. I had to point out the problem with that one!

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LovinLondon613 · 15/02/2021 18:16

This gave me a really good laugh! Thank your hubby for me...

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cherish123 · 15/02/2021 18:18

I am not sure what the issue is. Is it because he got fiance instead of wife? I don't particularly like the card but do you really need a card for Valentine's Day? Most shops are closed so choice is limited. I always thought V Day was really for teenagers. My DH and I sometimes get something for each other but not always and not this year. It's really just a load of commercial nonsense. You sound high maintenance.

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CynsterBitch · 15/02/2021 18:20

It’s a card for a holiday which only exists for commercial purposes. Get a grip

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LowlandLucky · 15/02/2021 18:21

At least you got a card.

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Rewis · 15/02/2021 18:24

His fiance will be very confused about the beautiful wife card.

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