...to ask what my wife's thought process is, in this situation?

[WalkingOnTheCracks]

Married twenty years. Pretty early on I mentioned that I don't like v-neck jumpers. I mean, it's not a huge deal. It wasn't mentioned in the wedding speeches. It's not something I felt I had to get straight even before we got serious. It's just one of those things that comes up at some point, and it came up within the first year or so, I guess.

But every couple of years, my wife will buy me a v-neck jumper for Christmas. I open it and I don't need to say anything, because she gets in first.

"I know it's a v-neck, but it's such a lovely blue!"

"I know you don't like v-necks, but it's cashmere!"

"...it's just perfect for your eye colour."

"...I thought you could wear it to Sally and Mike's next week."

"...it's from Harrods!"

They always end up being taken back.

But - leaving aside the question of why I don't like v-necks, which I think I'm allowed - what I'm interested to know is what she's thinking when she buys them. Does she think, "Well, this one's just irresistible. Even WoTC will love this." Or does she just think that my aversion to v-necks is a passing phase? Or not worthy of consideration?

She doesn't like sarongs. If I persisted in the attempt to buy her a sarong every other Christmas, there'd be ructions.

Why does she keep at it?

Me: I’m home! Where are you? …Oh, there you are! Having a nap?

Her (dishevelled): Oh, you’re early! Yes - a nap.

Me: Is that a new nightie?

Her: Gosh, just so tired. Printer’s fixed, by the way.

Me: Oh, you found someone? Great. Why’s the window open? - it’s chilly out…

Her: ….Needed some air. Dreadful headache.

Me: Ohhh, hang on, hang on! I know why you’re up here. You’re not napping at all!

Her: I am! So tired!

Me: No, no, no. (Picks up pastel blue v-neck jumper from bedroom chair.) You were about to wrap my presents, weren’t you?

Her: ….what?

Me: Look, it’s not a huge deal, but we need to have a chat about this. I’ve consulted Mumsnet…..

I had an ex who insisted I wear turtle / roll neck jumpers at every opportunity. Usually in black or navy, like a knock-off version of the Milk Tray Man.

I HATE anything that close to my neck, but particularly knitwear.

Other things later proved her absolute disdain for anyone else (or maybe it was just me). She’s an ex for a many reasons

In fairness, I definitely get swoony at my husband in a V neck and milkshakes and mousetrap is pretty much my perfect date 😳

If you've a pile of unworn v-necks in nice wool, I'll take them off your hands. I like a men's sweater!

I can swap you for unread biographies of people I've never shown an interest in or accompanying books to TV shows I've never watched?

It must be infuriating but this thread has made me smile today!

Regarding your printer, try turning everything off then turn the printer on before turning on the computer. I have to do this.
Printers are delicate souls and have to be treated accordingly.

I like men in chunky jumpers personally.

I like a chunky jumper, and I'd prefer a nice jumper to any bloody jewellery. Heck, I'd even prefer a bag of mixed screws to jewellery. Actually, the more I think about it, a bag of mixed screws sounds like a nice, useful stocking filler to me...

But, fortunately for the rest of the world, my preferences are irrelevant to everyone's gift choices

All I can say is you must have a right pair of collar bones on you and a massive adams apple that she just can’t resist giving the V to.

OP you're very funny!
It is a bit outrageous that after 20 years your DW is still buying you jumpers you hate

Next time you open a present and it's a v neck jumper , don't be polite!

Throw it aside with disdain "not another fucking v neck jumper! I have returned every single one you've bought me and told you 40 times at least a year that I don't like them - so will you stop fucking buying them. It's insulting that you don't give a shit about me"

Then buy her 5 sarongs every birthday and Xmas until she stops.

I bet that works

Alternatively tell your DW

"DW Please do not buy me a v neck jumper
You do this every few years with a "you'll like this one"
I don't, I never do, I hate v neck jumpers
I always return them
Let's not pretend that you are buying them for me
If I get bought anymore v neck jumpers, you will be giving me permission to buy you sarongs and nothing else from then onwards...
So I'm setting this out clearly to prevent anymore annoyance over this
I have consulted MN"

As some sort of explanation I cook mince meat about once a month forgetting that my husband absolutely won’t eat it. I only seem to remember when I plate it up 😁!
Perhaps she’s having the same v-neck themed mind fog and thinks you’ll like them then remembers when you open the present!

That just sounds like stupidity though. How do you forgot that after doing it repeatedly and being told the same thing?

Director of a company, deal with transactions into the millions every day and mind is focused here mostly, usual kids, errands etc, so inevitably something gets forgotten 🤷‍♀️ - husband thankfully doesn’t think I’m stupid and is willing to trade generally getting all of the above right for intermittent mince meat.

Do you mean ‘mince’? Or, at a push ‘minced’ meat? Or are you actually dishing up mince meat once a month?

Lol minced - a la spag bol - maybe I should swap to mincemeat once a month instead, he'd probably prefer that!

🤣🤣🤣

That would certainly shake things up a bit!

I'll give it a go 😂

V neck jumpers make me think of men like pete from gavin and stacy

A v-neck jumper can always be made more rugged and commandingly manly by cutting off the sleeves and turning it into a tank top.

😂😂😂
Have you been mainlining Viz Top Tips @WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll ?

Have you been mainlining Viz Top Tips @WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll ?

There was one recently where somebody suggested donating old odd socks to the zoo to be used as winter warmers for baby snakes, so I suppose the sleeves could be recycled the same way?!

This is so funny because my partner only likes v necks but I have done the exact same thing before and bought him a round neck whilst saying ‘I know you only like v necks but this is such a nice top’. My genuine rationale is that I thought the jumper / t-shirt so nice that I figured it would cancel out the fact that he wouldn’t like the neck. I also found it harder to find nice v necks than round necks. I feel bad now though reading your post and will rigorously stick to v necks from now on!

Its all a bit mumsy, though, isn't it?
And I always think that V necks are the gateway to the hell that is men's slacks
Dramatic Shudder 👀
Cat burglar swagbag chunky dark jumper man any day
😂

Quite.

And from slacks, it’s not far to collared shirts with short sleeves. And then it’s driving gloves. Then suede round-toed lace-up shoes. Next thing you know, you have a tan corduroy jacket and you might as well hack your own cock off with the serrated edge of a grapefruit spoon.

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Anyone Use Grapefruit Spoons?
shannonplus215 years ago

I posted this message on the Cookware Forum, but it gets so much less traffic, that I thought I'd cross-post on this Forum in hopes that there's others out there who know about grapefruit spoons!
I discovered how great are grapefruit spoons when I bought a couple at a flea market. I think they are a dying breed, from a bygone time when people had a separate utensil for everything. I guess no one uses them anymore, but they make grapefruit eating so easy! Also kiwi, avocado, and other fruits and vegetables.
So, I am looking for a full new set of grapefruit spoons. I decided I wanted brand new modern, rather than antiques I could find on eBay or flea markets. One issue with the flea market ones I have is that they are not ergonomic; they're thin and a little difficult to hold.
I am not sure what I am looking for though, and would appreciate any input from the experts on this Forum. I notice that some grapefruit spoons have the serrations on two sides, while some are serrated just on one side (like the Williams-Sonoma set), but am not sure what difference that makes. Price is not a factor, since they are all pretty reasonably priced.
Linked below are a few I found online, although today I saw some at BedBath&Beyond similar to the Norpro's, and they looked thin and cheap, so they're probably out of the running. But let me know if there are others that are best. Thanks!
Williams-Sonoma Grapefruit Spoons
Henckels Grapefruit Spoons
Global Decor Grapefruit Spoons
Norpro Grapefruit Spoons

Now, call me old fashioned, but Shannon is a v neck aficionado, I feel it in my waters...

OP. I am with you on V necks. Not so much schoolboy, (unless your wife is buying you grey acrylic ? In which case the neckline is the least of it) but the rather prim and proper , Jerry from the Goodlife feel of it.
I have teenage daughters. The beauty of a lovely looking man in a lovely looking jumper is something that crops up in conversation most days. So I feel you are missing out in your safe and sober crew-necked black merino.
Daughters and I are currently swooning over a ridiculously handsome Korean actor in a (I am not joking)a purple mohair jumper with a collar and a half placket. Oh yes.
The Koreans clearly understand the power of a beautiful man in a beautiful jumper. Their dramas are awash with knitwear in all its forms. V necks rarely feature. Much cashmere, mohair, angora, bouclé. Tactile and colourful knitwear abounds. Happiness in the Vix household as our eyes gaze upon the woolly beauties.
Examples below provided by dd1 (18) . I give you bouclé !! I give you mohair !!