Suggestions on what to buy your significant other

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Hello everyone :D

What are you guys buying your other half? Wife, Girlfriend, etc...

She told me, "you're all I want or need..." But I am thinking that might be a trick lol. You seasoned veterans might know what I am talking about :laughing:

Well maybe you guys can help me out with some ideas or other members that might need some help.

Thanks,

Stay friendly, my friends

Art
 
Funny you say that, when my wife and I were just dating I asked her what she wanted for christmas and she kept saying nothing...nothing....nothing no matter how many times I asked or proded. Welp, I finally got irritated by it and got her nothing!!!! Nearly 11 years later and 2 beautiful kids and she still reminds me of how bad I failed that year haha BUT she has never told me nothing again when she REALLY wanted something. ( Of course I went and got her something after the dust settled! )
 
hernandez.art13 said:
She told me, "you're all I want or need..." But I am thinking that might be a trick lol.
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6 months ago I would have tended to think like you, however my wife and I were given devastating news June 19th. She was diagnosed with stage 3b Colorectal Cancer. It has been an awful 6 months for her (and us). I'm not sure of what the outcome will be, and without getting into too much detail, i now cherish everyday with her. We have been together 20+ years, and i never imagined i had more love to give. I was wrong. So, to answer your question, and to provide advice to all others reading this, tell your significant other TONIGHT, and everyday, how special they are to you, and what they mean. Her cancer was found during a routine colonoscopy, so if you, or your other half are over 40, get one done...forget the 50yr mark, get it done now, lie to your Dr if you have to and mention blood in the stool...just get one. There was no family history, and it was her routine 50yr exam. This year, we are obviously taking it easy, and are planning a massive party in the spring when her treatments are concluded. Its day to day with us right now, so planning ahead is something we used to do...now, its one day at a time. As far as Christmas gifts...a towel warmer was one of the best things I ever got her, believe it or not. Soda Stream machine, is also something we use on a regular basis. Jewerly, eating out, weekend get-a-ways, flowers, chocolate, yada, yada, yada. That is what we used to do, now get gifts that you can both enjoy, or the family can enjoy. Then again, there is always the bowing ball, or vacuum!:eek: What ever you decide, just let her know you appreciate her, but, from the sound of it, you already do.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
Hello everyone :D

What are you guys buying your other half? Wife, Girlfriend, etc...

She told me, "you're all I want or need..." But I am thinking that might be a trick lol. You seasoned veterans might know what I am talking about :laughing:

Well maybe you guys can help me out with some ideas or other members that might need some help.

Thanks,

Stay friendly, my friends

Art
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Yeah it's trick. LOL

Kinda like when a woman says everything is fine... (That's a lie)

If you really pay attention you can for the most part tell what things she likes or doesn't like.

The key is to buy her something she can use and that's for her personally.

Remember women never say what they really mean, men are supposed to be mind readers.... Remember that.... ;)
 
take her to the mall, her mind will soon change... :D
 
swanicyouth said:
Rupes Mini.
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Lol

Really, it's not a trick. It's just how women operate. I've been married 26 years. Like one of the others mentioned, just get her something personal that she can use. And by personal, I don't mean a crock pot or pots and pans. Something just for her.

Good luck!
 
x2 with visitor! I got my wife a purse, shoes, jewelry the usual. she really doesnt like to buy anything for her, we usually buy everything for our 2 daughters but i tend to spoil her time to time. x2 with mind readers, and also something that comes from the heart, that is something they always love. that special moment.
 
My wife is getting new shutters on the house along with a cover for the AC unit. She gets whatever she wants throughout the year. I learned a long time ago it's best to let her pick out her own "stuff".

A few years ago all the grown ups in my family "called it even". I believe that was an excellent decision.
 
She has been asking me for a tripod ever since she started her photograph adventures with me and my videos.

It might work out if I get her those especially since she loves taking her camera for the kid's football games.

Plus my videos won't have as much S...T...OP and G....O (I think)

I'll get her that and something else. I really like your guy's suggestions of something that is just for her... I'm at the mall so I'll see what I can find.

Funny thing is I came to her house and she wasn't there. She said "we are christmas shopping, why don't you go to the mall and see what you can find for the christmas presents you have to buy. Lol
 
A weekend in a nice bed and breakfast. My wife and did that several times before we married. Memories are the gift that keeps on giving.
 
in our house Christmas was all about the kids....they are all gone now so we do things different.

She buys what she wants and I buy what I want(as long if it fits the budget) and hand them over at each other for wrapping and placement under the tree and we usually sneak a little something for each other.

We are just glad when the Family can just get together!
 
spiralout462 said:
My wife is getting new shutters on the house along with a cover for the AC unit. She gets whatever she wants throughout the year. I learned a long time ago it's best to let her pick out her own "stuff".

A few years ago all the grown ups in my family "called it even". I believe that was an excellent decision.
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I'm with you brother! We spend what we want all during the year. Christmas really isn't any different than any other day for us. Generally we'll need something long before we *WANT* something so it just happens to work out.

We've been together almost 40 years, (married 36) so there is no such thing with us a 'wait' (just because you're trying to surprise her). But yeah, I might pick up something, or I just might not. I don't care if she gets me anything, EVER. Why? Because I've already bought what I want.

Then again.... that new green laser for my M4 I wouldn't get upset over. :D

Scott,

Thanks for sharing that brother. I know it took a lot to sit there and just type that message out. Cancer took both my Mom and Dad, the EXACT SAME DAY 3 years apart, even though he was 19 years older than her. Which btw is also in June. (NOT my favorite month by any means.) Neither was a smoker, at least not that I really was around much. My Mom did for a couple of years back when I was a toddler. My Dad of course during the war and then off and on when I was young. It was the Navy ship and being around Dry Cleaning that we linked to his troubles.

Dad and I were in a horrific crash down on the FL Turnpike when I was 15. They said the car flipped 9 or 10 times. Crushed 2 vertebra and fractured his neck. He was 60 at the time and we figured he'd have back problems his entire life after that. It healed itself, long and slow, no surgery. Yet Dad's back was amazing and he never had any problems.

Weirdly enough... I've had back problems for most of MY life! Starting in my 20's. :rolleyes:

Even my ex-sister in law ended up with cervical cancer in her 20's.

You just never know when or where it's coming from. I just wish I could get MY wife to understand that, and to cherish all the little moments (that seem to get on her nerves these days). Moreover, go and get regular checkups. Nope, she's the type that doesn't get sick and just keeps on chugging. Guess we'll find out whatever we find out, WHEN we find it out. But it won't, (around here) be because we were looking for it first. Oh well.....


Art,

At your age young grasshopper, your lady is luring you down the road to never ending pain! Don't fall for it!!! :eek:

Y'all like Rockabilly right? Any bands popping through the area in the next couple of weeks that she hasn't seen that she'd like to? What about dressing up, (maybe getting her a new outfit), you throwing on a new pair of spats, spit shining the shoes, and going out for a Rockabilly night on the town? :dblthumb2: Get a room for the night, great fun, great music, and your best girl. Winner winner chicken dinner there dude. ;)
 
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I got her a...

Purse and girl wallet

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^ her tripod

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^ no comment 0:)

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^ For our kiddo :righton:

I asked for a AG Gift Card :)
 
miniSguy said:
Lol

Really, it's not a trick. It's just how women operate. I've been married 26 years. Like one of the others mentioned, just get her something personal that she can use. And by personal, I don't mean a crock pot or pots and pans. Something just for her.

Good luck!
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RE: POTS AND PANS

I asked my wife what she wanted, she said "Take me someplace I haven't been in a long time." I said "How about the kitchen?"
 
scottdevine said:
6 months ago I would have tended to think like you, however my wife and I were given devastating news June 19th. She was diagnosed with stage 3b Colorectal Cancer. It has been an awful 6 months for her (and us). I'm not sure of what the outcome will be, and without getting into too much detail, i now cherish everyday with her. We have been together 20+ years, and i never imagined i had more love to give. I was wrong. So, to answer your question, and to provide advice to all others reading this, tell your significant other TONIGHT, and everyday, how special they are to you, and what they mean. Her cancer was found during a routine colonoscopy, so if you, or your other half are over 40, get one done...forget the 50yr mark, get it done now, lie to your Dr if you have to and mention blood in the stool...just get one. There was no family history, and it was her routine 50yr exam. This year, we are obviously taking it easy, and are planning a massive party in the spring when her treatments are concluded. Its day to day with us right now, so planning ahead is something we used to do...now, its one day at a time. As far as Christmas gifts...a towel warmer was one of the best things I ever got her, believe it or not. Soda Stream machine, is also something we use on a regular basis. Jewerly, eating out, weekend get-a-ways, flowers, chocolate, yada, yada, yada. That is what we used to do, now get gifts that you can both enjoy, or the family can enjoy. Then again, there is always the bowing ball, or vacuum!:eek: What ever you decide, just let her know you appreciate her, but, from the sound of it, you already do.
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Sorry to hear about your wife.. Prayers for your family.
 
I told my wife order what you want and ill do the same.. Christmas in our house is all about the 4 and 1 yr old
 
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