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Dh has bought me a mop for Christmas

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Trinpy · 19/11/2013 12:23

He's been hinting for days that he's thought of the perfect present for me. Previous years gifts have always been amazing and incredibly thoughtful.

I was actually getting a little bit worried - what could I possibly get him that was as good as the amazing thing he would be getting me?

He'd warned me a parcel might be coming for him today but I shouldn't open it. Big parcel came, I excitedly set it on its side in the hall. Noticed that next to barcode on the label it clearly says 'steam mop' . Tbf I have wanted one for ages but there was a particular one I wanted (have been researching this for a while ), I've shown him pictures of it on Amazon and told him how amazing this model is and I was finally going to buy it this week. The one he has got me is a cheapy one from eBay.

3 years ago he bought me a Tiffany necklace. Next year it will most likely be an ironing board cover.

More importantly, what can I get him that's equal to this???

*Btw, I realise that this makes me sound like an ungrateful cow, it is the thought that counts and I will, of course, act very appreciative on the day. But he appears to have taken gift-buying tips from his dad this year.

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QuintessentialShadows · 19/11/2013 12:26

Can you get him pressure tools? A lawn mower? A couple of buckets of paint, and a poem about freshly painted living rooms?

Lancelottie · 19/11/2013 12:26

Errm, buy the one you want this week and show him how to use it. That'll spike his guns.

or wrap it for him, of course?

Sammie101 · 19/11/2013 12:29

Oh dear, I won't lie, if my OH got me a mop I'd shove it where the sun don't shine!

You said he has a good track record for gifts? Maybe it's a joke gift so that the AMAZING designer bag/shoes/expensive perfume is a nice surprise? I'll keep my fingers crossed that's the reason for the mop!

Isildur · 19/11/2013 12:30

It's a cunning ploy - I bet your real gift will be a new iPad or something

indignatio · 19/11/2013 12:32

I was given a chip pan one year. DH has made the chips ever since, I refuse to learn how to.

Flibbertyjibbet · 19/11/2013 12:34

My ex bought me a toaster one year, after I said it would be more economical for my toast addiction, than keep putting the grill on.

That was it, a toaster.

That year I got him tickets to for concert/coach for eric Clapton, a new coat, and tons of other stuff.

Like I say, EX. I was gone by the next time he started thinking about xmas shopping.

ChippingInLovesAutumn · 19/11/2013 12:37

Which one is it that he has bought? If it's the Lakeland one for about £35 it's brilliant. If not, buy the one you want this week - get in first, let him deal with the fall out. Steam Mops are fucking fantasic - I love mine, I'd replace it the same day if it broke, but they are not Christmas presents unless he wants it shoved up his arse!

Aquariusgirl86 · 19/11/2013 12:40

Buy the one you were going to buy anyway next week without letting on you know what he has got...... I would lol
Also I'm looking to buy one.......can I be cheeky and ask what one you were going for after your research?!

Trooperslane · 19/11/2013 12:41

My Dad got my Mum an iron and some towels. One year. All picture no sound for weeks.

Gold bracelet watch the year after

reelingintheyears · 19/11/2013 12:42

Chipping beat me to it.

Pennythedog · 19/11/2013 12:45

Unless money is really tight just get the mop you wanted and he will have to return the one he got.

How about getting him an ironing board?

EeyoreIsh · 19/11/2013 12:45

DH gets me some shocking presents, he has no clue. I try dropping obvious hints but it doesn't really work.

To be honest I've just accepted it. It's easier that way!

my favourite present was when he had no money and he made me some 'vouchers' up, like a home cooked meal of my choice, a cinema trip to see a film of my choice, etc. It was lovely as he gently spoilt me for ages.

Thingymajigs · 19/11/2013 12:57

I would probably love that. The best birthday present I ever received from DP was a tumble drier. The problem arises when "thought" has been put into the gifts and I've ended up with things I won't use like jewellery (where would I wear it?), a game I don't have time to play or a Kindle when I prefer books. I'd prefer money to be put into the house which frees my money up so I can buy things I want.
Perhaps its a hint that he'd like more practical gifts. Get him a new hoover so you can use your romantic gifts together.

coraltoes · 19/11/2013 13:00

a mop is a present for the house not for the person you love. What a shit gift. Unless he gives it to you with a toker saying "all mopping is my duty now" or weekly cash for a cleaner to use it. When i think how much effort i put into gift ideas i'd be FUMING!!!

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Trinpy · 19/11/2013 13:04

Really don't think it's a decoy gift. The thought had crossed my mind but I don't think it's his style.

Might have to just go ahead and get the one I want. Pity because he's been so pleased with himself over this gift, like an excited puppy. He obviously thinks it's a good present. The first Christmas we were together he bought me a set of cheap ill-fitting lingerie. I made him watch the film Working Girl with me and looked pointedly at him during the scene where Melanie Griffith gets the sexy underwear from her crappy bf as a birthday present. Gifts improved noticeably after that.

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AdoraBell · 19/11/2013 13:09

I would not be happy. I don't expect expensive gifts, this year, fe, I want a particular CD. But a houshold ítem would not be appreciated.

I agree with buying the one you'd planned To buy already and just don't mención this large parcel that arrive for him.

FoxyRevenger · 19/11/2013 13:12

DH was very excited one year about a surprise extra gift he'd got for me, it was perfect, he couldn't wait to see my face...

Well, it was bath salts. Shitty horrible smelling bath salts that didn't dissolve in the water so it was like lying on grit in the bath.

He got better after that year....

WhispersOfWickedness · 19/11/2013 13:16

I agree with others, definitely buy the one that you wanted this week. When it arrives and he says 'oh no, I already bought you one!', say 'oh, the same as this one?!' And when he sheepishly says no, you can say 'oh well, I guess you'll have to return that one then as this is the one I researched and wanted, like I showed you recently'

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Trinpy · 19/11/2013 13:16

Aquariusgirl the one I've got my eye on is the Vax one. Reviews are really good. From everything I've read the advice seems to be that it's better to get one that's just a mop iyswim rather than one with a million attachments. Have also heard good things about Lakeland's but friends who've bought other cheap ones have had problems with them not producing steam after a while.

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LunaticFringe · 19/11/2013 13:22

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jellyfl00d · 19/11/2013 13:27

Definitely buy the one you want and let him sort out his cheap crappy mop. Start researching a present you would like him to buy you instead in front if him & don't be subtle!

enormouse · 19/11/2013 13:32

I agree with whispers If it isn't a decoy present I would go ahead and buy the mop you want and display it ostentatiously.
Then he'll have to return the one he bought and buy something less crap.

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Trinpy · 19/11/2013 13:38

Lunaticfringe - I was thinking about getting him some nice peeptoe heels in a size 6 .

Have googled the one he got me and it's actually more expensive than the one I wanted (so definitely not a decoy gift) because it's one of those that has a million attachments. Similar to that one that's always advertised on tv at 4am. We already have a handheld steam cleaner anyway so might have to have a word with him when he gets home from work.

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Stevie77 · 19/11/2013 13:47

A divorce?

Only kidding. To be honest, I don't know what I'd do in your place, probably burst into tears.

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 19/11/2013 13:50

Just buy him a big box full of batteries, allen keys, few bulbs and a radiator bleeding key.

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