Christmas presents

Faustus · 20 Nov 2017 at 09:18

darkgen said:
Already done over a grand on her and its not even December yet! Heavy hitters currently include Pixel 2 XL and jewelry. Clothing and smellies to follow ....

Whoa! that's pretty high maintenance. You should have stuck to a 'hoover' and a few 'cookery' books. Talk about making a rod for your own back.

Rroff · 20 Nov 2017 at 09:35

Mr Badger said:
Cleaning products. Generally supermarket own brand stuff as I don't want to spoil her.

Or better yet household appliances/white goods.

darkgen · 20 Nov 2017 at 09:39

Faustus said:
Whoa! that's pretty high maintenance. You should have stuck to a 'hoover' and a few 'cookery' books. Talk about making a rod for your own back.

Don't worry, this annual payment allows rampant sexism, misogyny and episodes of public humiliation throughout the year.

Daaaavvveee · 20 Nov 2017 at 09:42

Dyson v8

413x · 20 Nov 2017 at 10:04

Rifte said:
I used to worry about this year on year, but after a while I became aware that whatever I purchased for the missus was subject to criticism (irrespective of financial value).

So in short I gave up and now I tend to take her on a spending spree in a shopping mall just prior or post Xmas and let her get what she wants.

I would not marry someo like this!
Luckily I'm not really fussed on presents as my gf doesn' earn much so I won't get anything more than 50. (I had hinted I wanted 80 quid lego set but too much)

I'l probably spend 200ish (as it's birthday and Christmas) which will include

Jewellery, probably etsy.
Board game,
Other undecided things.

I'l try and do some creative stuff as this seems to go down well.

413x · 20 Nov 2017 at 10:07

armagedonas32 said:
Hello guys ! Good evening , I was thinking already in advance about Christmas haha still far away but I would like to start thinking about presents for my girlfriend, write it down here your ideas and what you always buying as a present for Christmas for you wife or your girlfriend, can be friends or even family also !

Treat yourself to a new girlfriend?
Then no need to buy a gift as you'l still be on dating phase!

Win win!

glenimp617 · 20 Nov 2017 at 10:59

I'm treating her to the full tony williams experience

mistersprinkles · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:06

armagedonas32 said:
Hello guys ! Good evening , I was thinking already in advance about Christmas haha still far away but I would like to start thinking about presents for my girlfriend, write it down here your ideas and what you always buying as a present for Christmas for you wife or your girlfriend, can be friends or even family also !

Bought my mom a google home speaker (full size). She quite likes it. Actually the sound quality, given that it is the size of an air freshener, is surprisingly good. We enjoy the voice controlled functionality.

mistersprinkles · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:07

413x said:
Treat yourself to a new girlfriend?
Then no need to buy a gift as you'l still be on dating phase!

Win win!

That's when you buy the most gifts in order to hook them and make them really fall for you...

Ayahuasca · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:15

TheOracle said:
I'm treating her to the full tony williams experience

Looking at some posts in this thread I think that's what some posters girlfriends and wives need rather than material items they don't appreciate

Rifte · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:24

413x said:
I would not marry someo like this!

Haha well I did

I am kinda easy going really and dont expect much for xmas because its a sort of non event. If I want something throughout the year and I have the funds I buy it.....simples.

The missus is kinda tricky, and I took her out for a spending spree when we hit the US for 6 weeks in the summer. Early birthday present and with me about $4000 out of pocket

. I did treat myself to a Nintendo Switch and a GTX1080ti while I was out there though, so all good )

Faustus · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:40

darkgen said:
Don't worry, this annual payment allows rampant sexism, misogyny and episodes of public humiliation throughout the year.

I'm assuming you meant to write 'misandry' not 'misogyny. That's a whole heap of abuse on top of the gifts you already bought her.

Faustus · 20 Nov 2017 at 11:44

mistersprinkles said:
Bought my mom a google home speaker (full size). She quite likes it. Actually the sound quality, given that it is the size of an air freshener, is surprisingly good. We enjoy the voice controlled functionality.

I've already got one it's called 'a wife'.

413x · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:02

Rifte said:
Haha well I did

I am kinda easy going really and dont expect much for xmas because its a sort of non event. If I want something throughout the year and I have the funds I buy it.....simples.

The missus is kinda tricky, and I took her out for a spending spree when we hit the US for 6 weeks in the summer. Early birthday present and with me about $4000 out of pocket . I did treat myself to a Nintendo Switch and a GTX1080ti while I was out there though, so all good )

Same, don'
expect much for Christmas. But if my gf said or implied what I had bought was 'wrong'.. I would not be happy with my choice of gf/wife.

I guess I like someone who is of same mindset. Where they aren't that materialistic

Ayahuasca · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:07

413x said:
Same, don'
expect much for Christmas. But if my gf said or implied what I had bought was 'wrong'.. I would not be happy with my choice of gf/wife.

I guess I like someone who is of same mindset. Where they aren't that materialistic

I don't think it's as black and white as that, you're never going to please your partner 100% of the time and you could simply be with someone who doesn't like confrontation or letting people know when they aren't satisfied with something?

More than half of women don't like their engagement ring for example but I bet a good portion of them haven't let on to their fiance or husband/wife about it.

VincentHanna · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:13

I'm going to propose to my girlfriend with a silly ring and then let her chose a proper one herself.

She doesn't want anything expensive or "blingy" anyway, but I still haven't got a clue.

Hades · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:31

Faustus said:
I'm assuming you meant to write 'misandry' not 'misogyny. That's a whole heap of abuse on top of the gifts you already bought her.

I think he was being ironic. Men are frequently being told their actions are sexist and misogynistic. But few women complain when they are bought gifts, or bought dinner, etc.

POB · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:33

VincentHanna said:
I'm going to propose to my girlfriend with a silly ring and then let her chose a proper one herself.

She doesn't want anything expensive or "blingy" anyway, but I still haven't got a clue.

What is she planning to buy you?

darkgen · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:40

Faustus said:
I'm assuming you meant to write 'misandry' not 'misogyny. That's a whole heap of abuse on top of the gifts you already bought her.

Never self-hate in public; unless you're on to a promise with the wanton social leftist elite.

Hades said:
I think he was being ironic. Men are frequently being told their actions are sexist and misogynistic. But few women complain when they are bought gifts, or bought dinner, etc.

Touché at the edge's expense!

VincentHanna · 20 Nov 2017 at 12:42

POB said:
What is she planning to buy you?

Nothing, I hope.