This sounds like a great solution. I think the misalignment on your bag is very noticeable, and I wouldn’t want to carry it, either. I can’t imagine that the new one you ordered won’t be an improvement. Your husband sounds very thoughtful, so I hope you’ll eventually grow to enjoy the PM even though it’s not your first choice. My husband bought my Neverfull, and even though I don’t really like to carry cavernous totes anymore, I use it sometimes on weekends when he’s home, just to please him. He’s sensitive about gifts as well, so I can relate.