Husband bought me a vacuum cleaner for my birthday…

Did you ask for it? If not I would say if he wants an iron for his birthday.
So he can perhaps get a clue.
I on the other hand have asked for things like that - self emptying robot vacuum that mops ( bloody awesome ) and a bean to pot coffee machine 😂

If you asked for it or have been complaining about vacuuming being difficult then great. I asked for a carpet cleaner for Christmas because I got tired of cleaning up messes from my toddler and dog all the time. If you didn’t then give him a different thing for cleaning for his birthday.

I wouldn’t want a vacuum for my bday. I’m guessing he is not a good gift giver. Maybe he heard you mention it, you may have to just tell him what you want next time.

They are pretty costly £££
So I’d personally be quite pleased with this but then I love a practical gift

I would be livid. Ask for a refund and spend the cash.

Omg I would be pissed !! Lol

Tell him how you feel. For me I’d tell my partner that these type of purchases should be basic for the house and if he’s gonna gift me something make it personal to things I like instead.

I would assume it’s symbolic that he’s going to do all the vacuuming from now on! If not - it can get be returned and a proper present can be acquired :)

🤣 oml that’s a gift for the house. I asked for a blender years ago it was like $300 and he said I’d have to make him smoothies everyday for a year straight. I never asked for a home appliance again. I would not appreciate receiving one atp either.

I’m sorry but I laughed 😂. Please talk to him. Your birthday is your birthday
Household chores is household chores!! Two separate things entirely

Ah see no I love these kinda gifts for my birthday/christmas! Something I’m actually going to use and not shove to one side 🤣

I got one for my birthday, because he said I was complaining about the floors cause of our dogs. Then after I opened it he said sorry, I had no idea what to get you lol but I was ok with it.

I got a new hoover for my Xmas and I’m 25 I love it really encourages me to use it. I even got a gift basket of cleaning supplies was a massive help

Did you ask for it? Talk about buying this in front of him? Or discuss vacuum cleaners around him? Maybe he mistook a comment as a hint that you wanted a new vacuum.
It depends on the rapport between you and hubby. Personally given my husband and my relationship, I’d would be very pleased if he gave me a Dyson vacuum. They expensive!

Appreciate him first and tell him’ Baby next time, please get me something personal, something for me and not just for the house, see if you can nudge him to get you an additional ‘personal birthday gift’ if you can’t wait for the next birthday’ My 2 pence 🙂

If you asked for it or have been saying you'd like one then maybe yes. I asked my other half for a Ninja for Christmas and he point blank told me no as that was for the house but I really wanted one. Still waiting so that's my excuse for not cooking now 😂

very nicely put!

I personally would love it, and I did. Lol
There are so many other things we do for one another that gifting practical things that make our lives easier brings us joy.