What do I want for my birthday? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 week ago by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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It's that time of year again when my partner gets upset with me because I'm not the kind of person that ever wants anything...

My partner always wants this or that. They mention things they want all the time. So I write down what I hear. Gift holidays are covered easily because I try to pay attention.

I feel bad though. I know it's hard when I don't talk about things I want. And when asked, I don't know what to say. It only ends up causing me anxiety.

This is so dumb. What does a person who doesn't want things want for their birthday?

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[-] orvorn@slrpnk.net 10 points 1 week ago

Pick something you already have and use often, like a phone charger or an office chair or a pair of shoes, and ask for a higher quality version of the same thing. Something that will last longer or be more comfortable.

[-] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Now this is a good idea. Genuine thanks!

this post was submitted on 14 Feb 2025

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