"My wife is near-impossible to get gifts for-seriously. She suffers from depression, so she lost the motivation to do any of her previous hobbies. She doesn't have any interests. When I suggest activities or experiences, she doesn't want to do anything beyond snoozing on the couch. My gifts for her last year were victims of this. including hard-bound special editions of her favorite books, remain in their packaging. Clothing gift cards remain unused."
"1. Does your wife have a therapist? If not, the best gift you can give her is to help her find one. It is very hard to start therapy, especially while depressed, because all you want to do is lie on the floor. So, if she doesn't have one, please research a handful, present her with three options, and then if she likes any of them, make the appointment for her."
Wife shows little interest in gifts or activities because depression has eroded motivation and previous hobbies. Numerous presents remain unused, including special-edition books, clothing gift cards, and a refunded spa day. The husband enjoys giving gifts and feels discouraged by repeated rejections. Advisers recommend tempering expectations because depression can make gifts ineffective. The highest-priority, actionable step is mental-health support: confirm whether she has a therapist, research several options if she does not, present three choices, offer to make the appointment with her consent, and accompany her to the first visit.
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