I get that this is frustrating if the expectation in your relationship is for gifts to be ‘things’ given on particular ‘occasions,’ but as someone who has been married a long time I can tell you that it is ok for this expectation to evolve. Spouse and I rarely give objects as gifts for birthdays, Xmas, etc anymore unless we have a specific idea in mind and it’s usually experiences like tickets or dinner or something. One time I got spouse a hotel room near a convention they were going to with a buddy anyway, but that way they didn’t have to drive home late at night and could have a buddy night out. Another time we did a joint ‘us’ gift of something we both wanted. But usually It’s more like ‘hey, it’s your birthday so you pick the food and the activity and we’ll do that.’ Or ‘hey I was at the pharmacy and they had this goofy $5 thing and I thought it was funny so I bought it for you.’ Gifts can be stuff like you giving them a massage, running them a bubble bath, making popcorn and renting a movie, doing normal things and declaring it a special date, letting them sleep in/surprising them by doing a chore they usually take care of, or anything really. The goal is to make each other feel special/loved, so just channel your inner romantic.

Certainly understand the frustration of it being hard to buy objects, and don’t want to minimize that. but it’s ok to do other things. lots of couples do this as they get older/more financially able, and don’t want much new stuff anymore.

Other than online shopping all you can do is ask to be dropped off at a store while she shops somewhere else. Drives me nuts when she's with me at Home Depot as I prefer to do this by myself. Feels like I'm a little kid with my Mom taking me to the store sometimes but its easier than taking public transportation by myself.
Hopefully you can take advantage of online shopping and have it delivered to your home.

My husband, who is also blind, feels the same way. Whenever he can he enlists the aid of friends. I don’t personally care if I get a gift on Valentine’s Day, but I realize I’m probably in the minority.

Enlisting the help of friends or relatives ( especially those connected to her) as they will find joy in helping you get the perfect gift.

Whenever I've gotten a gift for someone, I always remind myself that it's the thought that counts. You don't always need to limit yourself to material things. Sometimes the perfect gift comes from the heart & sharing that moment with your wife.

My partner primarily gets me things online when she comes across something I could use, not necessarily on a holiday. I like it. What I like is that she's thinking about me and paying attention to ways to make my life easier or better. DIY gifts are also great if you're artistic or musical. It shows you care and put effort in, plus you can discretely pick up supplies when you're out and about together without her finding out what you're up to. If you're into knit or crochet you can have her pick out yarn she likes and you surprise her with something like a hat or scarf using that yarn.

I can understand frustration and you wanting to just go and retrieve the gifts you own self… but you can’t so you have to work with what you have!

Have friends or family help you out! Have them take you out to go shopping, or helping you get ideas for dinner and so on!

Im sure your wife doesn’t mind that you order things online though, don’t be to hard on yourself!! Some woman have sighted s/o and get nothing …. lol.

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Why can’t you get around on your own? Ride the bus, paratransit. Take the train.