I can think of a few- from my first husband, the third year we were married- an iron. He wanted his shirts done better. I threw it at him. From my present husband, the first year we were together, he bought me clothes- from Fredericks of Hollywood- I told him then, you cannot ever buy me clothes. I am not a hooker.
But I figured it out. I went to the jeweler, the furrier, and the florist we use (and other shops) took them around the store, showed them what I liked and what was not acceptable. Now when it's time for a gift, I say maybe jewelry, or clothes, or whatever. He goes in and they suggest appropriate things. I am never disappointed, and always surprised since I don't know which store he will go to. Most guys want to do the right thing but they honestly have zero idea. They need alot of help. Hope we get what we want this year. :)
Cheryl