Am so pleased that you took his present back. That's the way to handle people like your hubby, and make a point. Childish, yes, but you know, sometimes its the only language you can speak to a big child.

I think its awful that he didn't think of you this Xmas. And that's what it amounts to for me - the lack of thought. Not cost, size or whatnot of the gift, it just shows some thought and consideration when someone buys a nice gift.

I do agree with the others, its time for a talk. Even if he does makes you feel valued, appreciated and loved in other ways, he needs to know that deliberately hurting you is just not acceptable any more - he's supposed to be your partner in crime, your best friend, not this person who's at the bottom of his 'consideration to people' list.

Hugs