Why is it that there are so many people on here who...?

I am in the same situation as you with my H of 10yrs

I think it is young people, or young relationships that ask those sorts of questions. It could also be people that don't understand that as long as they put a little bit of thought into it, they will be happy.

Maybe they don't have much money... so that buying socks is a big purchase, or buying paints to make a picture would be out of the question.

But no matter what, it is clearly someone that is unsure and doesn't know who to ask without sounding stupid.

Because not everyone is very good at coming up with ideas or making crafts. And not EVERYONE knows about EVERY toy in the world, or whatever. On here, people from all over see your question - and can give you many different points of view.

I don't care how long you've been married, it makes no difference. Good for you for coming up with stuff to get him all the time. Not everyone can do that, so they want some help. There's nothing wrong with asking - you could be so focused on what he has, you're forgetting something completely obvious that a stranger can spot in a second.

I don't know why people would consider you self centered for asking this...

but I agree. I don't have issues picking out gifts for my husband, and I never have. And the worst is when people ask "What should I get so-and-so?" with absolutely no details on what they like or anything. How am I supposed to know?

I think it has more to do with wanting to get it right--totally special.

Some people haven't got 10 years under their belt, and are looking for some guidance from others. Maybe they don't have a network of friends, or experience at giving a well-thought-out gift.

Regardless of the "Why would they ask?", perhaps our greatest gift to the asker could be a Holiday "Benefit of the doubt".

I think they are just looking for suggestions. I don't think they really expect strangers to know better than they can, but sometimes an outsider can pinpoint something obvious that's been overlooked, simply because they are detached from the situation and not prejudiced in any way.

So I don't find it odd. The question I find odd is one that keeps coming up. Time and time again people ask if they are pregnant, when they have JUST HAD A PERIOD. That's the really strange question.

I don't know if it has to do with self-centered. It is probably more desire to pick the "perfect" gift for someone when you may not have known them that long. Some guys are hard to buy for because they say "Don't get me any clothes", or "I hate it when people buy me stuff I don't need".

There's nothing wrong with being a little bit confused on creative ideas for getting a gift for "that special ONE"...

Sometimes, hearing something from here and there helps you develop your own creative idea.

Count your blessings, thank GOD that you have no trouble in what to get your hubby, you never know - he might not like what you give him this year (though I hope he will).

Some people like Officer said just might need suggestions or advice from the outside people.

Amen to that! I have two friends that are the nearest and dearest ones that I know of but one of them keeps what he likes to himself. I know about 2 things of 2 things that he loves coffee and drinking so I get him stuff for usually for one of his likes, but as far as clothing goes I am clueless as to his sizes or anything like that. My other friend she is open about what she likes so I know what to get her but I agree, if these people are dating and love one another then I don't get why they can't figure out stuff on their own what to get their love interest.

You may not be self centered, but you certainly are rude. If the questions bother you, don't read them.