Is it normal for my boyfriend to give me this?

When i read the title... I half expected to see the word "gonorrea".

I'd like to see this mug. I like mugs. How long have you been together? You could always hit him with it.

Funny guy! Don't take that mug too seriously, at least its the thought that counts. Maybe he meant to make you laugh. You were pissed because you were expecting more than a ceramic. Don't worry its ok, just don't ruin your day.

...Well what did you get him for the anniversary, or is he the only one supposed to get you something?

You're not being snobbish. It's not a bad present for the "Oh, I saw this and just thought I'd buy it you out of the blue" variety, but not for an anniversary.

I can only guess that he really didn't know what to buy you, and so he came up with something prosaic but made it seem better by it costing more. It makes some kind of daft sense, but it's still a completely inappropriate gift.

It's not like choosing something appropriate is rocket science. Even the obvious options (romantic meal, jewellery, surprise weekend away somewhere romantic, chocolate, flowers, some combination of the previous five). But if you live with someone, you should know enough about them to make a reasonable stab at something unique and special too without having to fall back on the obvious.

Maybe it's time to re-evaluate the relationship if y'all have known each other for years and he still can't (or doesn't care to) figure out what you might like?

It seems like he purposefully misled you with the champaign comment.

A mug is generally a shitty present. It's normal.

I bought my brought my brother a boss ass cologne and matching deodorant for $130 on his bday. he was so happy. two weeks later, for my bday, he gets me a mug and tshirt.

people are just kind of foolish sometimes. don't take it too seriously. you should bring it up very coyly though

I guess its because I bought him a ring (the kind he asked for specifically) from France and some other thing I thought he'd like. I know, it shouldn't matter what I got him compared to what he got me but I feel like its unfair...

You were "expecting" an engagement ring. Why would you expect to get an engagement ring? Have you even discussed marriage with him or do you expect him to be psychic? If you want to get married, propose to him. Why does he have to do it? Besides, you will never sell the cow if you give away the milk. What is his incentive to want to marry you? He has all of the benefits of marriage without any of the responsibilities or commitment. I wouldn't propose either with all of that going for me.

Your boyfriends a mug!

I am sorry this happened but it is funny to me. I think your boyfriend is a bit misleading with the champagne comment though. I am a guy and I wouldn't say anything about champagne unless it was a big purchase like a car or engagement ring like you thought. You are being snobby but do not let this get you down.

I'm not dating the sharpest spoon but even he got me a dress i've been secretly eyeing for months. That sucks hunny, I'd demand a nice date. If my boyfriend messes up like that he treats me to sushi ;)

This is a big issue in POV in most relationships. I would suggest putting more cards on the table. Maybe tell him how you feel about the mug, he may just confess to not knowing what to get you, and if you say you've had a crush on each other for 8 YEARS, and he still doesn't know what to get you, you may want to try talking about some of your interests with him! It seems you've both been dropping hints. And you need to stop it. Both of you need to be blunt! Tell him straight up that you don't understand the gift he gave you! And remember... Expensive doesn't mean good. Maybe he isn't ready to be engaged yet, or has a mental block toward romance.

On my first anaverssary with my current gf I got her a chocolate diamond necklace

Ya your being a snob

that a stupid gift and you should tell him. wat the hell you guna do with a mug? if it was for champagne he should have got you a pretty feminie champagne class fit for a princess. then there would have been some thought into it.. he probably forgot and grabbed that last min

I've been going through this for coming up on two years now. I am constantly putting tons of thought into anniversary, valentine's day, etc gifts only to get nothing in return. I dread the holidays for this reason. Be grateful he even remembers the day. That's more than I can say. This anniversary better be different for us or my patience will run out.

Tell him if he gets you a mug again, he's going to need a cup. :D

Maybe hes hoping to sneak a ring in the mug and make you drink it then shit it out in supprise?

Did you shake it to see if anything was inside? Or open it?

Maybe he's messing with you and is going to give you something better later? I only say that because it's something I might do to my lady just to have a little fun.

I actually have gotten her a mug, but it's a really sweet mug that I got on a trip for work and not something I got her for our anniversary.

he's calling you a mug

Aw, it was probably meant to be a hilarious joke which in the end just wasn't that funny. A lot of people are just rubbish gift-givers, especially men if you believe popular culture! :P Maybe he wanted to do something quirky, fun and memorable but ended up getting something you didn't like by accident. He probably feels bad about it inside, I know I would if I was him and got you something you didn't like.

It's hard not to anticipate gifts, especially when the gift-giver gives you hints about what they've got for you, but in my experience if you go as far as to expect specific gifts it'll usually lead you to disappointment. Better just to hope for anything at all than expect for something lovely, then you'll not be disappointed :)

Heehee, and I thought I was bad at buying presents!

Wow sweet a mug!

I'm so sorry.