Christmas is a special time of the year when loved ones gather to celebrate, exchange gifts and create new memories but can a gift cause a year-long fight. 

The Original Poster (OP) and his wife have two children, a 15-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. Since the birth of their second child, OP’s wife has been a stay-at-home mom.

The OP, who is 46 years old, works full-time and earns a six-figure salary. Their job is highly stressful and requires them to travel frequently, with most nights spent sleeping in hotels.

Last year, OP had decided to buy his wife a Roomba for Christmas. Since his wife tended to be the one who vacuumed the house, OP presumed that his wife would appreciate that gift

As she unpacked the present, she was heavily offended and did not hesitate to show it, which made the whole situation quite uncomfortable 

Was OP correct to think a Roomba is a good gift? Was it inappropriate for OP’s wife to be offended?  Why was she offended? Swipe up to read