When a woman received a Christmas present from her husband that seemed more like a gift for himself, she decided to plot a sweet revenge. After patiently waiting for the perfect moment, she finally had her chance to outwit her self-centered spouse.
For years, this couple refrained from exchanging Christmas presents due to financial constraints. However, the wife consistently prioritized buying items for their children and her in-laws.
Then, one Christmas season, her husband surprised her with a large box about ten days before the holiday. He excitedly claimed it was for her, but the woman had a gut feeling that it was really meant for him.
On Christmas Eve, as gifts were unwrapped, the woman reluctantly opened the box to find a wet and dry vacuum cleaner inside. Furious, she realized her husband had bought it for his own use, not hers. Despite his claims that it was a practical gift for the family, she saw through his intentions.
The next year, when Christmas came around again, she found the perfect revenge gift – a massive box containing a case of toilet paper. As her husband unwrapped it, she explained that Christmas was about fulfilling family needs, not individual preferences.
Her husband’s dissatisfaction with the gift spread through the family, but they all agreed he had it coming. Since then, no husband in their family has dared to gift their wife a household appliance for Christmas.
Others on Reddit shared their own gift-giving horror stories, providing solidarity and inspiration. From alarm clocks to lawn mowers, it seems many spouses have missed the mark when it comes to thoughtful gifts.
As for the woman’s husband, he never gave her another gift after the toilet paper incident. Sadly, he passed away two years later, leaving behind a tale of Christmas revenge and the importance of meaningful gift-giving.