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What do I want for my birthday? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 2 weeks ago by GlassHalfHopeful to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

She might get mad if you tell her this, but maybe you want some time to yourself. It's what I usually want on my birthday.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Tell them the they are the only gift you need and how lucky you are to have them in your life. Anything material just pails in comparison.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ha! To which they will then melt in my arms and kiss me and tell me just how wonderful I am... only to then punch me in the arm and say... "now tell me what I can get you, dammit, or I will hurt you more!" 😁

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

LSD

[–] GlassHalfHopeful 1 points 2 weeks ago

Imagine the gift of wonders that my mind might give me for my birthday! It would be incredible!Either that... or I will suffer a psychotic break. 🤣

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Get a hobby. You'll always need/want stuff if you become a photographer or a fisherman or a pnp-player or a ...

[–] GlassHalfHopeful 1 points 2 weeks ago

If only for my birthday I could get more resources, like time for hobbies or a huge raise so I have more money than I know what to do with. 😁

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

if i wanted something other than a bag of cocks i would just buy it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Easy: "I WANNA SIX PACK O BEER AND AN EMPTY HOUSE, PRONTO"

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You want a 6npack of BIC medium black pens

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Maybe a really nice edition of a book you already love, from a luxury publisher like The Folio Society or Easton Press?

[–] GlassHalfHopeful 1 points 2 weeks ago

A fun idea. For me to get for someone else! Muahaha!

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