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What do I want for my birthday? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 week ago by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know what those are, but I did damage some pants recently which I was going to fix. But fixing things annoys the hell out of my spouse because I can usually endlessly keep things going on forever when... we could just go shopping... which would make them excited. I could use a couple t-shirts as well.

I hate shopping... and it drives me nuts that i would need to do it on my birthday... But my birthday is an opportunity to bring joy to my family. People love giving gifts!

I know this sounds all weird and backwards. I just don't really want things, but there are things that I could use which seem mundane to me but can be fun for others to pick.

Thank you!

Still no idea what makes pants calico. Lol.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Oh u gotta watch more InThink You Should Leave.

Maybe have them donate to some charities of your choice.

Happy birthday!

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh no no no. Lol. I think I'm all full up on Tim Robinson for a while. 🤣

Charity is a great idea, actually! Thank you.

And thanks for the birthday wishes. I didn't think about the fact that this question actually revolves around my birthday actually happening. Was kind of hoping to just ignore that. I'm at the age where I'd like to just pretend this getting old thing isn't truly happening. 🙃

For my birthday, I want immortality!

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Maybe an ayahuasca trip would be interesting