When a woman received a Christmas present from her husband that clearly seemed meant for him, she came up with a plan for a little holiday payback. Patiently waiting for the perfect moment, she eventually found her chance to teach her self-centered spouse a lesson.
For years, this couple had skipped Christmas gifts for themselves due to tight finances. But the wife always prioritized their kids and her in-laws, making sure they felt appreciated.
One year, though, her husband came home with a large box ten days before Christmas, saying it was for her. She shared her experience on Reddit, finding solace in discovering that others had been through similar situations.
From the start, she had a feeling something was off with the gift. When her husband excitedly urged her to open it on Christmas Eve, she wasn’t quite as thrilled. Inside was a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Instantly frustrated, she saw her suspicion confirmed—he’d bought something he wanted for himself.
Her husband quickly revealed he actually needed the vacuum for his garage to clean up spills. “It works great; I even tested it before wrapping it up,” he admitted, which only added to her irritation. She would’ve much preferred a thoughtful, simple gift like a necklace.
That night, the tension hung thick, and she ended up sleeping in the living room. The next morning, he criticized her reaction, saying gifts should be practical for the family rather than just for one person’s enjoyment. She silently vowed to get even and waited an entire year to put her plan into action.
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