LOL Yep I've seen this all over FB. I think it's because people get upset about the gifts they get. I learned to work around it. If I want to get something I want, I print out the picture with website or store details. I specify size/color/whatever. I used to get upset because I always thought 'we've been together for X years, why can't be pick a gift for me?' I think he can't for a couple of reasons
1. He's selfish, he's an alcoholic. He buys me gifts HE would like because he always ends up with them. Like why would I want yet another pocket knife?
2. He doesn't have any confidence in himself at all. He bought me a gift last year that I LOVE, he kept saying he wasn't sure if I was going to like it but the kids insisted that he get it.