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Title: question
Post by: aggie49 on November 13, 2015, 04:46:06 pm

when getting a present for your husband or wife what do you get my husband was asking me what i want so i told him to surprise me he always gets me really great things and he told me his friend told him to get me a vacumm and i told him he better not i do not want things for the house for christmas or birthday or anniversary to me it is just wrong what do you think

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Post by: bowrunner on November 13, 2015, 06:52:34 pm

Years ago I had three friends that received diamond earrings for Christmas from their husbands, I received a blender.  I will never forget that.  Eventually he did get me diamond earrings but then took them back because he said I didn't wear them enough. 

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Post by: ladavia89 on November 14, 2015, 10:23:32 am

It depends on the person. Some people like receiving things they actually need and others like getting wants for gifts. I tend to want more things I'll actually use on a regular basis like clothing or electronics than jewelry I can only wear occasionally

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Post by: michele2042 on November 14, 2015, 10:26:58 am

Quote from: ladavia89 on November 14, 2015, 10:23:32 am

It depends on the person. Some people like receiving things they actually need and others like getting wants for gifts. I tend to want more things I'll actually use on a regular basis like clothing or electronics than jewelry I can only wear occasionally

I'm one of those people.  I don't mind if he gifts me with things I/we need around the house.  I'm happy to get anything from my husband.  We've been married 41 years and I can't think of a time I was disappointed.   

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Post by: bretay on November 14, 2015, 10:44:14 am

i usually buy my own gifts

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Post by: BlackSheepNY on November 14, 2015, 12:10:00 pm

Quote from: aggie49 on November 13, 2015, 04:46:06 pm

when getting a present for your husband or wife what do you get my husband was asking me what i want so i told him to surprise me he always gets me really great things and he told me his friend told him to get me a vacumm and i told him he better not i do not want things for the house for christmas or birthday or anniversary to me it is just wrong what do you think

I agree.  The gift should be more personal, unless I asked for a vacuum.

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Post by: oldbuddy on November 14, 2015, 02:07:47 pm

I don't even look for a gift on Christmas from my wife, because if I really want something I would have already bought it. My kids usually buy me FOOD, like gourmet treats or nuts and I love them.

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Post by: braggin on November 15, 2015, 06:31:48 am

Yes, I think it is wrong to buy a woman gadgets to perform housework better or easier. Instead the present should be something for them that they want for themselves, not for the house.

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Post by: Gerianne on November 15, 2015, 07:06:39 am

I like practical things, things that are useful
I never was one for jewelry.
my jewelry box just sits on my dresser.
I will wear some necklace once in a while, a great while.