Women Reveal Gifts From Their Partner That Screamed “I Don’t Know You At All”

Gift-giving is often said to be about the thought behind it, but recent Reddit posts from women suggest that some partners might need a little help in that department. Women took to the platform to reveal the most disappointing gifts they’ve received, and their comments are eye-opening. Here are some of the highlights:

1. “A kitten for my birthday.” One woman shared that her partner gifted her a kitten, even though she is allergic to cats.
2. A bath bomb and pink Yeti wine cup. One woman received a bath bomb and a pink Yeti wine cup for Christmas, despite never taking baths, disliking the color pink, and never having had wine. After expressing her frustration, her boyfriend admitted the items were regifts from his mother. “He thought it was better than nothing,” she said, but she disagreed.
3. A bracelet I didn’t want. Another woman was gifted a bracelet that matched her jewelry but didn’t wear bracelets. She explained that the gift was impractical, as she frequently washes her hands and prefers not to wear jewelry that gets in the way.
4. Candy bar bouquet. One man received a candy bar bouquet for his birthday, two weeks late. He is diabetic, and the gesture was considered one of the final straws before his divorce.
5. Quilting supplies for an experienced quilter. A woman, who had been quilting for years, was given a beginner’s quilting supply kit by her ex-husband for Christmas. She explained that she already had her own supplies tailored to her needs and didn’t need cheap, low-quality products.
6. Gold jewelry for a silver minimalist. A woman shared that her ex consistently bought her bold, gold statement jewelry, despite her preference for silver, minimalist pieces. She eventually called it off after his repeated gifts ignored her style.
7. An old t-shirt in a box. One woman received an old t-shirt from her ex in a box for a gift, only for him to accuse her of being materialistic when she expressed disappointment.
8. Groceries for Christmas. One woman went all out for her boyfriend by gifting him a custom-made 3D printed action figure of himself, complete with a special message. In return, he gave her groceries, which sat unrefrigerated under the tree for two days. The unbalanced exchange led to their breakup.
9. An egg boiler. A woman received an egg boiler, a gift her partner had given to his brother and mother before, even though she dislikes boiled eggs.
10. Generic red roses. Another woman received long-stemmed red roses for her birthday, despite her passion for climate activism and locally-sourced products. She noted that other flowers were available at the time, but her partner chose the typical, imported option, showing he hadn’t listened to her preferences.

These comments highlight how gift-giving can sometimes miss the mark when thoughtfulness and attention to a partner’s individuality are overlooked.