well, after Artichokes 'bag# thread here the other day, I asked DP what he thought she should do..given that the DH was so pleased with himself - would it make the man upset if she suggested taking it back.
He said "she should be very appreciative and grateful, and then explain, then they should have a nice day out, go to the bag shop together and she could show him what sort of bag she really likes, and then she should give him a nice treat, buy him an ice cream"
Then he quickly added "and take him home for a really good shag. With a blow job"
I pointed out that she had bad morning sickness and might feel a bit unenthusiastic about the blow job. He thought for a moment and said
"oh yes, if she's feeling ill...she should go on iTunes and make him a really nice playlist. And promise a blow job for when she is feeling better"
I think that explains the bartering system that lurks in the male psyche pretty well.
(except I thik the sex and itunes was to make him feel not rejected like the bag - rather than as payment for it. Subtle difference)