Present dilemma

[nunheadmum]

Hubby has wanted a new camera for about 4 years but has never managed to choose which one. I decided to simply buy him one of the type he wanted - as making a decision isn't his strong point. (I did get expert advice on which one.) Camera comes at 6pm (with accessories) and at 8pm hubby comes down stairs and tells me he's put something on his wish list - a different camera!!!

Do I:

1. return the one I got and all the bits and get the one he wants

2. keep with what I got (very similar but not the same) and say, well you should have decided years ago (or at least not leaving it last minute this year!!!)

Not sure I can deal with the added hassle of having to return stuff - feeling annoyed too that my lovely 'good wife reading your mind and solving your decision making problem for you' has gone awry due to my last minute husband!!!

[fl0wer]

Tell him straight away what's happened, and ask him to decide.

I'd say it's better not to put it off, because the returns date will soon get swamped by crimble.

[snowboarder]

Just tell him he's too late, and smile sweetly! And maybe secretly check if he can exchange after christmas, just for your own peace of mind? (

(My husband did sthg similar to me so my surprise is slightly ruined too!)

[enjoy]

Return it.

He had made up his mind, checked tech. details, read

reviews etc - at least my other half would not enjoy the 'wrong' one very much.

[sillywoman]

yup, return it. Smile (through gritted teeth) and put it down to Christmas. You can tell him of your noble sacrifice later - just so he truly understands how much you love him ;)

[ianr]

Tell him, "Ah, I'd been thinking of getting you the XYZ instead. Would that have done?" ?? It might just be that it's pretty acceptable to him anyway, and even turns out on examination to be the one he really likes. The luxury of choice.

[nunheadmum]

Thanks all. Teeth now firmly gritted!!