my hubby sent home!!!!!
@rainbowzr4ever (268)
United States
March 10, 2007 3:05pm CST
ok here's the deal my hubby is in the middle east and sent a package home. Now we've been married 16 years, and I love him dearly but you'd think if he's sending something for me which this is supposed to be he'd send something I liked.
He sent a coffee cup (I don't drink coffee), He does....
Also he sent two wind breakers and a purple jacket that's trimmed in black.
He's gonna call me tomorrow and want to know how I liked all... my delima is do I tell him the truth that I really don't like them or do I sugar coat it and try to get off by saying there ok?
Now don't get me wrong I appreciate the thought I mean here he is over seas thinking about me but I just wish it was something I could use.
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@josephperera (2906)
• Sri Lanka
16 Mar 07
Just appreciate it. Tell a lie. No harm done. But write a letter later saying how wonderful it was and don't forget to list out some things that you really like so that he can send it in the future. I noticed that you are from the US and the only thing he can send from Saudi is dates. It is not like that for the Asians who are living there. They think it is paradise.
@chaygylmommy (2470)
• United States
11 Mar 07
I would use one of those little white lies we all use sometimes. :) Why burst his bubble when he apparently thinks that he was doing something great? My husband has done this many times...sent home something that I won't or can't use, but I go on and on about how nice he was and he didn't have to and I love him so much. LOL I would just let it go and not hurt his feelings.
@Anakata2007 (1785)
• Canada
10 Mar 07
Well you must drink tea, instead of coffee? As for the windbreakers and the purple jacket, you can pretend that you liked it but tell him mostly, it's just so nice that he thought of you and that's what you like the most.
@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
10 Mar 07
it may be all he could get his hands on, and wanted to send something to let you know he's thinking of you. Also, men are not known for their expertise in gift giving. Thank him from the heart and let him know how much it means to you that he's thinking of you. That's the truth. Tell him how much you miss him and wish he could send himself in a box to you !!! Drink water out of the cup.. it doesn't have to be used just for coffee. Then you can think about him whenever you use it.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
10 Mar 07
Shopping can be a challenge sometimes in the Middle East. For example, I had trouble with customs in Israel. All the presents I had bought in the market in Jerusalem were wrapped in newspaper. I didn't realise it was Arabic. The customs were very interested to see what I had bought but were not very happy because of the language of the writing on the newspaper.
Your husband is probably doing his best but had forgotten what sort of things you like. I suggest reminding him. Then you won't get anymore presents you don't like.
