I’m not going to have a present (or at least not a thoughtful one!) am I right to be annoyed?

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Basically my DH delayed buying my present (although I didn’t think it would sell out) and now there’s nothing else to get me!

I get beauty freebies from work and there’s nothing else I need not want.

so I’m stuck ;(

You really can’t think of a single other thing that you would like or use that can be bought?? No clothes, shoes, homeware, tech…. Music, books, jewellery??? Nothing?
No hobbies?

Hmm, nothing else you want at all, or a little bit of a sulk?

It's 17 days until Christmas - he has lots of time to get you a present. He has the whole of the internet at his disposal, for goodness sake. Most of us don't know what we're going to receive until Christmas Day - when we open our presents!

It’s still nearly 2 weeks to Xmas. I think you’re being a bit unreasonable to not be able to come up with anything else you might like.

Is it sold out forever or could he get it for you as a late Christmas present?

If it’s sold out forever, what was it? Perhaps people on here could suggest alternatives.

Nothing else to get you? On the planet? Yes you're massively unreasonable and he should be annoyed.

Nope, nothing! I’ve got everything I could want / need. The only thing I could think of is either a Moncler jacket (but just bought a parka) or an Alhambra necklace, but I don’t need one and it’s not like they cost £50!

Have two presents wrapped., one good, one shit.

If he gives you a shit present, give him a shit present.

If he gives you a good present, give him a good present.

Don't mix them up.

Is it out of stock forever or just at the moment? If you really really want it and can't think of anything else you'd like, then can't he just get it when it comes back in stock?

I wouldn't have thought it necessary to have bought a present by now, so unless you emphasised to him that it was likely to sell out, I think you ABU to be annoyed.

It was a signed special edition vinyl that came with a poster from my favourite band. I’m their #12 global fan according to Spotify, but they’re really niche so it’s not like there would be tons of things around them.

If they're quite niche would it be worth reaching out through their management or socials to see if he can get you something?

So there’s only one item in the entire world that you will accept as a present, you yourself didn’t think that it would sell out some weeks before Christmas but your DH should have prophesied this? Sorry, YABU.

I feel like if there was literally one thing you wanted then why didn’t you just get it for yourself? He could have paid you back if you don’t share finances. I don’t really understand giving someone a task of clicking a few buttons on a phone instead of you doing it.

I agree. What’s the point? Just buy it yourself if it’s that specific. Luckily my husband is brilliant at presents and I love the thought and surprise.

Do you not buy each other things YOU’d like to buy them, based on all you know about their interests?
There is surely a book or a record out there which you'd enjoy, were it chosen with care.

You’re being ridiculous and stamping your feet like a spoilt child.

I suggest if there’s really nothing on earth that you need the pair of you should make a generous donation to a food bank or pay for a homeless person to have a Christmas dinner, there are plenty of charities that arrange this.

Now put that pout away and grow up.

Well it comes with a poster so I thought he could then frame it . I didn’t expect it to sell out, so I know it’s on me as well.

That’s a really good idea.

Or put your DH on an IOU for their next special release?

Tell him to surprise you and see what he comes up with.

hopefully you will fare better than me, who received a handheld electronic sudoku game and Sharon Osborne’s autobiography

If you’ve got everything you could/want then you don’t need a present. Perhaps rstgrr buying for the sake of it, use the money to have a weekend away.

These sorts of items don’t wait for Christmas or birthdays. Just buy it next time for yourself as soon as it’s available.

Grow up.

If there is truly not a single thing in the world that you want or need then just don’t do presents this year 🤷🏻‍♀️ We’ve had years when we didn’t do presents for adults and honestly, I still had a fabulous Christmas.

Definitely contact the label or management and see if there’s anything they can do. Or if they’re very niche with a smaller fan following send them an instagram message directly.

intrigued to know who they are now!

It wouldn't be thoughtful anyway if you have to tell him what you want. Can he not decide for himself?