5 Days to Christmas - I detest his gift!!

Hello Nikky! I have read your take on gifts and found it quite interesting and real. However, I have a problem.

My husband is the most adorable man anyone would wish for. He is an angel, utterly brilliant, and a blessing in my life. Well, that was before he got converted and joined a church with unusual beliefs. Since then I have been hoping and praying for the veil to fall off his eyes.

Last night, he was delayed at work due to a meeting.  Being bored, I went into his study to select a book from his rich collection. I was trying to decide on a book for the night when a partly concealed box caught my attention. My husband is a disaster when it has to do with hiding things so I guessed he was trying to conceal whatever it was from me.

Nikky I dated my husband for awhile before we got married and we have this tradition of exchanging gifts on Boxing Day over homemade dinner and drinks. It is usually a big deal for us and since we are high income earners, we always go for the best gifts. So, without waiting for a revelation, I instinctively knew that the box was his surprise package for me. At that moment, my love for him multiplied and I was deeply touched that he did not forget. I was about exiting the study when I noticed the box was not sealed.

A voice in my head told me to stay away from that box but the urge to open it was stronger. Without second thoughts, I gave in to the temptation which was too strong for me and decided to take a peep. What I saw left me distraught and disappointed. 

As always, I was expecting something classy and sexy, instead my husband had gotten a cheap and dreadful looking dinner gown! Don’t get me wrong, I know most people would appreciate any gift but I am not a regular lady. I am outgoing, trendy, sophisticated  and my man loves that about me. This year, I got him the new Blancpain wristwatch which I am no longer sure he will be excited about judging from his new religious inclinations.

I don't care that he spends huge sums of money on the new pastor, I appreciate the time he spent getting me a gift, but Nikky everything in me loathes this gift and sincerely I do not know how to react to a gift I would never look at or pick out for a frenemy.

I love him and don't want to lose my temper or do something I will regret which is why I need your help. How am I to react when he gives me this gift I hate?