My husband and I were excited about our first holiday as a married couple, imagining cozy nights by the fireplace and thoughtful gifts. I went all out, decorating, baking, and saving for an expensive mountain bike he’d been eyeing. But everything changed when I found his Christmas gift list.
He spent thousands on friends, coworkers, and neighbors, yet for me? A $20 spoon set. Hurt and angry, I returned his bike and bought myself a designer handbag instead. On Christmas morning, I played along, sarcastically praising his “thoughtful” spoons before giving him a gift: a masterclass certificate on setting priorities and a book titled Your Wife Is More Than Just a Housewife.
Oliver’s smugness turned to guilt as he realized how his actions had made me feel. He apologized sincerely, promising to make it up to me. The next day, he insisted on taking me shopping, where I chose a beautiful diamond necklace. More than the gift, I felt valued, and I believe he learned his lesson—though the spoons will be a running joke forever.
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