This AITA About A Guy Returning His Wife's Birthday Gift Makes Me Angry For The Reason You Wouldn't Expect
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For some people, coming up with a gift idea can be daunting for various reasons. Maybe you don't have the budget to buy what you really want to give that person, or maybe they're difficult to buy a gift for because they're very picky... the list goes on.
In the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit, this OP shared a story of how their wife never gets them the gift they ask for and is now wondering if they're the asshole for recently returning one of her gifts to get what they actually wanted. Here's the story:
"I need an outside opinion on this. This has been an ongoing issue that I have talked to her multiple times about.
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My wife makes less money than me and is the type of person who prefers to make her own gifts for people. The issue is she will do this even if the person doesn't want this. I will use myself as an example. For the past few years, she has made every single gift I have been given.
No matter what I ask for, I get a homemade gift, whether it is cheap or not. Last Christmas, I asked for a few new things, and I got a homemade scarf. I always get her the stuff she wants. I have talked to her about this multiple times."
—u/Quick_Dig3584
The OP continued by writing, "My birthday was yesterday, and I asked her to give me a book. It was only 25 dollars, and I sent her the link. I opened the gift, and she made some homemade bookmarks. It wasn't even the type of bookmark I liked. They were made from fabric, and I like the wooden ones. I must have made a face because she asked what was wrong. I told her I didn't want these. I clarified what I wanted and have talked to her so many times. I handed them back and went out to buy the book. We had a big fight when I got back. She claims I am being ungrateful and a jerk."
*Later in the thread, replying to a commenter, the OP revealed that he makes about $30k more than her. They have shared accounts, and the OP pays for most things.
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So is this OP the asshole? Here's what some people on Reddit had to say.
This commenter brought up a very valid point.
This person even suggested a few creative ideas the wife could've considered to make the book gift more sentimental.
Lastly, this commenter really validated the OP's thoughts and feelings.
What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think this person is an a******? Share all your thoughts with me in the comments below!
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