Sounds like the best way to be sure to get what you want. My husband, ever a bargain hunter (he prides himself on being cheap - yes, cheap), used to get me something that was kind of, sort of, like what I'd asked for. He's bought a TV for the bedroom (I never wanted one, still don't, but he did) and an air fryer (same, didn't want it, don't use it, but he did and does) even after I said no more exchanging gifts. Thus, I do not feel at all guilty about getting what I want for myself.
"Don't bend Chuck" made me smile. I keep mine in one of those spool things with a clip on top, meant to hold a photo. Yesterday I bumped the shelf it was on and it fell to the floor. My immediate response was, "Oh, no! Chuck fell!" Silly little things that make us happy.