Dear Johanna,
For my 60th birthday, my husband decided to gift me with a new laptop. Now, keep in mind that I have a lovely laptop that he gave me 3 years ago (with no consultation) that weighs 18 POUNDS–which may not sound like much but is too heavy for me to lug around because of my knee problems. I have often complained about its weight and even left it behind when I would have liked to have it with me–but he has been happy to use it. Anyway, guess what my husband got me this time!: ANOTHER 18 POUNDER! I asked him to return it for one that I could carry more easily, but, instead, he kept it for himself BECAUSE, in fact, his is not working right, so HE GOT IT FOR HIMSELF and got mad at me for complaining, with the old “I can never do anything right.” I don’t mean to be ungrateful, but last Christmas, he got me a camera that I didn’t really want or need and said “well, if you don’t like it, I”ll use it.” Any suggestions?
Heated in Hillsborough
Dear Heated,
My one suggestion to you is, don’t worry, you just figure out exactly what you want for your birthday–what you would have liked to have received–and give it to him for his birthday! That way, you’re both happy!
Johanna
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