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Woman Says Husband Has 'Never' Given Her a Birthday or Holiday Gift in the 3 Years They've Been Married
Woman Says Husband Has 'Never' Given Her a Birthday or Holiday Gift in the 3 Years They've Been Married

Yahoo

time05-07-2025

  • General
  • Yahoo

Woman Says Husband Has 'Never' Given Her a Birthday or Holiday Gift in the 3 Years They've Been Married

A woman says her husband never makes "small thoughtful gestures" and it's starting to weigh on her In a Reddit post, she writes that he supports her in "practical ways" but never acknowledges anniversaries or birthdays "Last Christmas, for example, he wouldn't stop talking about getting gifts for his siblings. We went shopping together for them. And still, nothing for me," she writesA woman says her husband supports her in "big, practical ways" — but refuses to acknowledge holidays or birthdays. In a post shared to Reddit, the anonymous 29-year-old writes that she and her husband have been married for three years and, during that time, he's helped her "a lot financially." "He earns more than twice what I do, and with my low salary, most of what I make goes toward my share," she writes. "That means I often can't afford much for myself without compromising what I contribute. Even though he would probably help if I asked, I don't feel good about having to ask. I just wish sometimes he'd offer, or at least ask if I need or want something. A little thought would go a long way." She continues: "What's really been upsetting me, though, is how little he cares about special dates or small thoughtful gestures." The woman adds that she "grew up in a home where birthdays, anniversaries, even Easter were acknowledged with something small, just to show you care." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. "I've always done this for him. Even when I had very little, I still tried to get or make him something," she writes. "In all the years we've been together, he's never surprised me with anything for any special occasion." While she says she's brought the issue up frequently and told him it would mean a lot if he even got her small, nothing has changed. "Last Christmas, for example, he wouldn't stop talking about getting gifts for his siblings. We went shopping together for them. And still, nothing for me," she adds. "I didn't say anything at the time because I'd already mentioned that I didn't want to ask, I wanted him to want to do it." She continues: "This year, he didn't even say happy birthday until I reminded him. He posted something on Instagram instead, even though I don't use Instagram and don't like that kind of attention. It felt like it was more for show than for me." "For Valentine's Day or our anniversary (I don't even remember which anymore), I told him I'd love to try a specific chocolate from a local shop near our flat. He didn't get it. Meanwhile, I always make sure to do something for him on these dates. I'm not trying to make it transactional, but at this point it just feels one-sided," she adds. Now, the woman says she is feeling "sad and unsupported, not just financially, but emotionally too ... He said he thinks he's done a good job in the relationship, and that the day-to-day practical stuff he does should matter more than special dates or gifts." While she wants things to change, her husband feels "completely attacked" and underappreciated for "everything he does daily and everything he has done for me since the beginning." "Now we're barely speaking. I feel guilty, because I know he has done a lot for me. But I also feel emotionally neglected. I've expressed how important this is to me for years, and nothing ever changes," she adds. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Other Reddit users are weighing in, with some suggesting the man might just express his affection in a different way than his wife. "Believe it or not a lot of people are wired this way, in fact that's how my longtime relationship works," writes one commenter. "Rather than wait for surprises we tell each other exactly what we expect and the other does it. It may not be sexy but both our needs are met and there's no risk for a gift or surprise we don't enjoy." Read the original article on People

Are watch brands going too far with their anniversary editions? Chanel J12 and Rolex Land-Dweller models dropped at Watches and Wonders 2025, among many others – but meaningful milestones are key
Are watch brands going too far with their anniversary editions? Chanel J12 and Rolex Land-Dweller models dropped at Watches and Wonders 2025, among many others – but meaningful milestones are key

South China Morning Post

time06-06-2025

  • Business
  • South China Morning Post

Are watch brands going too far with their anniversary editions? Chanel J12 and Rolex Land-Dweller models dropped at Watches and Wonders 2025, among many others – but meaningful milestones are key

From Rolex's quietly confident 120th anniversary to Vacheron Constantin's grand 270-year celebration, 2025 is awash with horological milestones. But with so many brands touting birthdays, reissues and limited edition drops, one can't help but ask: do these anniversaries still carry weight, or have they become just another marketing ploy? If the flurry of activity at Watches and Wonders 2025 is anything to go by, the answer is both. A convergence of anniversaries has put brand storytelling in the spotlight – some executing it with technical prowess and reverence, others leaning into pure spectacle. A 1988 advertisement for Tag Heuer. Photo: Handout Advertisement And let's not forget the brands playing to their most beloved icons. Tag Heuer is riding high on Formula One nostalgia, Jaeger-LeCoultre is diving deep into Reverso territory, and Cartier is pushing the Tank into every possible configuration. Says watch journalist and editor Chris Hall: 'I don't think there was ever a time when they weren't a convenient marketing hook. That doesn't mean they can't be significant. … In an industry where tradition and history are the dominant intellectual currency, longevity is obviously respected.' That respect is evident in Vacheron Constantin's ambitious new release, Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication – a 45mm white gold marvel with a record-breaking 41 complications to mark the maison's 270th anniversary. If you're going to make a fuss, this is how you do it. It's technical, emotional, and true to the brand's legacy. Zenith won five consecutive Neuchâtel Observatory chronometry prizes in the 1950s. Photo: Handout Meanwhile, Zenith's 160-year milestone comes with the surprise launch of the G.F.J. collection, a vintage revival rooted in its founder Georges Favre-Jacot's original movement, updated with a contemporary blue-on-blue dial design. At 39mm, it's perfectly proportioned – and the dial is striking without veering into flamboyance. Rolex, predictably, took a different tack. This year marks 120 years since Hans Wilsdorf founded the brand in 1905, but true to form, Rolex isn't waving any flags. Instead, it unveiled the Land-Dweller, a completely reimagined watch featuring 32 new patents – 18 for the watch, 16 for the movement – including the new Dynapulse escapement and a striking Flat Jubilee bracelet. Rolex GMT-Master brochure, 1958. Photo: Handout 'It's only on very rare occasions that Rolex releases a watch specifically to mark an anniversary,' says Ross Povey, founder of 'Collectors often anticipate something special, but more often than not, Rolex doesn't follow that path. When they do quietly release a commemorative model, like the Le Mans Daytona, it becomes an event in itself. That kind of restraint is brilliant marketing.'

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