Picky wife complains that husband bought her the wrong brand of car: 'For the money he spent on that he could’ve bought what she asked for'

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Aug 15, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

Those of us 'raised right' were probably all taught something similar when it comes to accepting gifts: you smile politely and thank whoever gave it to you, even if it's something you don't like. However, there are times in life when that isn't the most appropriate response. For something that should be a nice gesture—heck, it's even considered a love language—it can definitely be done with malicious intent. An unwanted present is not always so easy to leave in the back of a dark cupboard.

This is something that came to the forefront of an internet argument after a husband filmed his wife receiving the gift of a car. He gave her a Jeep Wagoner, but what she actually wanted was a Cadillac. She expressed her disappointment, and some people weren't sure if she should be doing that. It has to be said, if you are spending that much money you should make sure you're getting the right thing.

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    Chris @Chrisllionaire_ Follow Don't marry someone who belittles the little things you do and always criticizes you for not doing enough.
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    Mercedes-Ben A simple man @BabadClint .4d Replying to @Chrisllionaire_ But I think I get her, why not get what you know the person would truly appreciate if you can afford it.
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    OG | SOCIAL MEDIA... @Olodo_Tweets Replying to @Chrisllionaire Follow He wanted something better for her but she wanted that Cadillac by all means, this can be painful sha but then love people how they wished to be loved.
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    Lorraine Mash Lolly... @lollymashk22 Replying to @Chrisllionaire Follow Her displeasure is justified though. Why would you get someone something else when they had asked for something else?? "It's similar" doesn't cut it. Especially when you could afford what was asked for.
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    $('hustle').action @dope_projects • 1d Replying to @Chrisllionaire_ I kinda agree with her tbh. Why surprise her with a vehicle she doesn't want? Just be straight up the Cadi is too expensive or whatever reason, and tell her the budget and go car shopping together. I think HE wanted the Wagoner and wanted her to just accept it.
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    Lord Law @lobster_scrimp. 2d Replying to @Chrisllionaire Or just listen to your partner lol
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    Liger | Space Vampire... @LigerzeroTTV Replying to @Chrisllionaire Follow No, she's right. The Wagoneer is one of the most expensive cars Jeep sells ($62,000). For the money he spent on that he could've bought what she asked for.
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    Jick Rames @Panfried 1d Replying to @Chrisllionaire_ Why would he not get the Cadillac when the Cadillac is less expensive?
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    Nay. m @CREFLO_DEENA . 1d Replying to @Chrisllionaire she not fooled and yall don't be either, he got that car for himself
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    Lia Monè @AMB0915.2d Replying to @Chrisllionaire I've never gotten a gift I didn't love because everyone who gifts things to me knows me and i also love giving people gifts. If she wanted something specific and for whatever reason you couldn't obtain go with a different gift they'd like altogether.
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    Southern Cannibal @iAmCanni - 1d Replying to @Chrisllionaire_ Absolute joke of a partner. I'd be crying everyday if I had to live with someone like that Imfao
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    Daddy Jax @DaddyJax87 1d Replying to @Chrisllionaire_ • Shes always been this way. He played his hand poorly and now he's stuck.
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    :) @allisonr 1d dont marry people that want you to be grateful for things you didn't ask for while ignoring what you want. don't marry people that ignore your wants
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    Bel Papiyon @reignofglitter. 2d Don't marry someone who does things like this. She wanted something specific, and he got her what he wanted her to have. It's a kind gesture, but that doesn't make her ungrateful. Also, a Wagoneer costs just as much as a Cadillac. He hates her.
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    Wardah Abbas @Wardah_abbas • 1d I have a different POV. Some people are very specific about the things that they want. "Surprising" them with something different is counterproductive. It doesn't matter that what you got cost more than what they want. What they want is what they want.
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    gotplatanos @GOTPLATANOS 2d Wagoneer fully loaded about $116k Escalade fully loaded about $122k He really doesn't Iwith her and thinks he knows best...
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    Cyn @babycyn__ • 1d Let's flip it like this... A man wants a PS5 so bad & asks his girl to get it for him. She does "research" & finds something similar like an Xbox or Nintendo & gets that instead. HE SPECIFICALLY SAID A PS5 & NEVER MENTIONED ANYTHING ELSE All you gotta do is listene
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