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I mentioned something I wanted for my birthday and I became so confident that he got it for me.


Did you hint around in some obscure way that he missed, or were you very clear: "Honey, I'd really like X for my birthday?"

Sometimes you have to be very straighforward, some guys are not good mind readers.

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He said he wanted to get me the perfect gift but didn't know what to get, so he got nothing.


Are you difficult to buy for? (My H is, every thing has to be just perfect, or he'll exchange it - made it difficult for me to buy for him. Took me a long time to figure out it was just better if he circled what he wanted in the catalogue and I got it for him).

Or do you think this is just an excuse for him not being motivated enough to shop for you?

Ellie