Seriously? Some of you guys must make mad cash. Whatever happened to getting him/her a nice sweater?
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What are you getting your significant other for xmas?
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daught
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RAB Latok Shell. She wanted one ever since I got mine. In the end it works out for both of us. If we got caught in ****** weather on a mountain I would have given her mine and I would have rocked the $5 poncho. We don't really expect much from each other and I would never buy jewelry.
As for me i'd really dig something like, but it's a bit too expensive for a novelty item.
As for me i'd really dig something like, but it's a bit too expensive for a novelty item.
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vic_himself
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vic_himself
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It's not just about making mad cash. I make decent money and I wouldn't even think about spending as much as some of the people here are spending. Hell, I'd feel VERY uncomfortable if someone spent that much on me.
Ya i dunno about that.
I'd rather get something inexpensive but thoughtful and practical that she picked out herself than have her go out and drop a couple hundred bucks (or more) on something I told her i wanted.
87m6chris
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Married 27 yrs and STILL very much in love.
We are taking a week long trip to the Grand Canyon , but I got her some books and a pair of elbow length cashmere gloves that she has been dying to get. Also, her favorite candy and some other little things.
Presents for myself, sofar.... about $2000 bucks worth of tires, shocks, paint, SS brake lines and other goodies for my current motorcycle restoration project.
We are taking a week long trip to the Grand Canyon , but I got her some books and a pair of elbow length cashmere gloves that she has been dying to get. Also, her favorite candy and some other little things.
Presents for myself, sofar.... about $2000 bucks worth of tires, shocks, paint, SS brake lines and other goodies for my current motorcycle restoration project.
- :wink: Gotta treat yourself too.
No surprises over here, she is getting dining room furniture. 6 parson style leather chairs and a round table so nobody has to sit on the end, and a side board being built that wont be ready for C'mas. Table is back ordered someplace in North Carolina, chairs have been shipped and look silly sitting in a big room in a circle.
My fault really, I bought a big oil painting at a charity auction (had to, my sailboat is in it) and the only wall it would look good on is in the dining room, so the old furniture needs to go. I really never saw that coming.
She is sending me to the vintage motorcycle auction in Las Vegas Jan 11-13 and to see the indoor dirt track races. Its more fun than furniture.
My fault really, I bought a big oil painting at a charity auction (had to, my sailboat is in it) and the only wall it would look good on is in the dining room, so the old furniture needs to go. I really never saw that coming.
She is sending me to the vintage motorcycle auction in Las Vegas Jan 11-13 and to see the indoor dirt track races. Its more fun than furniture.
It makes you feel really bad when you know you can't reciprocate because you barely make enough to get by. I do like getting gifts, but it does make me feel pretty crappy since I end up getting them nowhere near the same amount.
If my partner spent a ton of $$ on me, my first question would be "how the hell did you afford that??" and then interrogate her as to whether she'd be able to cover her share of the bills that month.
Expensive gifts just haven't been as romantic ever since we moved in together.
Expensive gifts just haven't been as romantic ever since we moved in together.
This year we originally agreed that we wouldn't buy each other anything (we're getting married next year, so we wanna save some $$). But then she spilled the beans and said she bought me something anyways.
My question is: am I a total ****** if I stick to the original plan??
my mom did that to my dad last year. it royally ****** him off. i've never seen him get upset with my mom. ever. i've seen him frustrated, never more than that. i understand, b/c she surprised him with a pretty nice gift, despite having bought a boat together.
he got over it quick, but it took a good talk.
for my wife, i bought her an 11pc dining room set for her bday in nov. so that was a bunch of gifts together. i did get her some smaller stuff to open. plus i re-wrapped all her shoes that she hasnt yet unpacked. (we moved recently)
We haven't done "xmas gifts" for the last 3 years, deciding instead to take the opportunity for a vacation somewhere warm in January.
It's too expensive to go in the peak season (mid Dec-early Jan) but the middle of January is surprisingly affordable. This year we couldn't decide between Florida (Disney, Sea World, Universal etc) and Punta Cana. Compromising (hallmark of a long term relationship) we decided to do a week in each. The stupid part of this is that it's cheaper to return to Toronto from Florida, spend the night in a hotel by the airport and then head to Punta Cana the next day...The airfare from Orlando to P/C was $1100 and a 15 hour flight alone.
It's too expensive to go in the peak season (mid Dec-early Jan) but the middle of January is surprisingly affordable. This year we couldn't decide between Florida (Disney, Sea World, Universal etc) and Punta Cana. Compromising (hallmark of a long term relationship) we decided to do a week in each. The stupid part of this is that it's cheaper to return to Toronto from Florida, spend the night in a hotel by the airport and then head to Punta Cana the next day...The airfare from Orlando to P/C was $1100 and a 15 hour flight alone.
OpenGambit
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Don't feel bad, its not a competition. Expecting that kind of equlity is something that is reserved for business negotiations, not significant others.
NealT
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Wow yourpartner pays some of the bills sounds nice
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