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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Easter is now over.
Is he this unhelpful during other holidays? [/quote]

OP: "We need a Christmas tree."
DH: ...brings home an artificial Christmas tree...
OP: "As if the kids want that tree. The kids want a natural Douglas fir."

DH: "Your brothers would like St. Patrick's beer." 
OP: ...brings home Murphy’s Irish Stout...
DH: "As if your brothers want that beer. Your brothers told me they want Guinness." 
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Why would you be married to someone who didn't know these things though. I get that you think you're being clever, but my husband has known since the first Christmas we celebrated when we were dating that I only like Douglas firs. He would never bring some a Noble fir because he knows I'd hate it. I don't know why you people are acting like knowing your spouse's and children's preferences is some kind of weird thing. [/quote]

PP - It's not weird to know this. The point of my response was that it's not good when you cannot communicate the preferences over things like this, just like it's not good to buy the wrong thing because you didn't make an effort to discuss how your values differ and reach an amicable resolution where everyone has their preferences fulfilled.  What we know for certain is this couple needs to make a better effort at talking about things.

[quote][My] understanding from the OP was that her husband did know her and the kids preferences, but decided not to get them because he didn’t feel like she was celebrating Easter “right.” [/quote]

According to OP, all that was asked for was "Easter themed" candy. "As if kids want those. Nothing Easter themed." (Shopping husband could have clarified 'Easter themed'). OP did specify "gift card", which was not purchased; shopping husband is culpable here.

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