DH is incredibly hard to buy gifts for. He’s very, very high earning, always buying himself nice things, has no hobbies outside of work and is incredibly picky regarding clothing/brands/quality and just generally very particular. He also hates ‘tat’ and clutter. This has led to years of me racking my brains for gift ideas for not only myself, but all of his and my family who come to me complaining and asking for ideas.
DH never gives any indication of anything he would like, and will never give anyone any ideas when asked. This means he ends up getting some fairly uninspiring gifts.
Both of our families are nowhere near as well off as we are, and therefore would really like some idea on what to spend their money on for him, rather than buying tat. But as he doesn’t provide any ideas, people tend to fall on fairly boring gifts eg. Specific quality tea bags he likes, quality socks, quality chocolates that he likes - all of which cost our families a fair amount of money.
However I believe DH is SO ungrateful! Family will visit over the coming days and I can guarantee said gifts will all be left in a small pile, all unopened when they arrive. The tea will not be opened or used, socks will not be unpackaged, chocolates unopened and not tasted, alcohol left untouched. And they would stay like this for weeks if I didn’t move them. Even our DD’s gifts for him will be left untouched - surely everyone makes a big song and dance about trying their gifts from a toddler child in order to make them feel good?!
Just something that always winds me up about DH, and not sure if I’m just BU to expect him to show some gratitude and use his gifts/try them out fairly promptly?