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God I hate having to buy gifts for my wife... (1 Viewer)
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Courtjester
The Town Drunk
Dollar store for cards and wrapping paper (bags) . I won’t go anywhere else for these.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
Our wives could be related.
Seriously I am thinking about get my wife an Ancestry kit. It is really a tough call because my wife is adopted and I am afraid how she will react. I know it is something she has mentioned she is really curious about.
mr. furley
Footballguy
wife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere 
this just happened
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
this just happenedme: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
My wife and kids love them and have been collecting them almost every year since they were born. Ill let them know your thoughts.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Buy one per month for a low fee + shipping. Joseph comes first, then Mary. 3 wise men next, with the final shipment including Baby Jesus.
NutterButter
Footballguy
I've been exploring the dating scene but threads like these make me reconsider.
Insein
Footballguy
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
HTH GBwife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
So your wives and kids don't like anything stupid at all. I assume all your stuff is from Tiffany?
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nirad3
Footballguy
Interesting. My wife's not really into all the foo-foo stuff either but occasionally she'll like a day getting a facial/massage. I usually use my hotel points to find her a local spot she can go relax at after and not have to deal with our minions for 24 full hours.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Oh hell no. It's been almost ten years and we both hate gifts and holiday-mandated gift giving. Think the last thing I got her was probably a video game. We aren't married, though reading this thread maybe we should be lol
skol asylum
Footballguy
My wife has a bunch of those too.
My wife and kids love them and have been collecting them almost every year since they were born. Ill let them know your thoughts.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
I thought the one with little girl and the birds was kind of cute until I realized they were killing her.
SWC
Bromigo
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
This is the sort bull#### I'm talking about.wife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
Shove an egg salad sandwich in her purse on Sunday morning on your way out to do something YOU want to do with a note attached.
"Dear Sir or Madame,
This is what I picked for brunch so you didn't have to decide. I'll be at the bar. See you later!
Cordially,
Furls"
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jamny
Footballguy
It wasn't a gift but something we both worked on, would be a good gift though.
If you have a landscape photo from a memorable trip you were on, doesn't have to be an amazing quality shot, download the Topaz Studio software (free) and convert the pic to something with the many filters they have, like Cezanne or Van Gogh. They have a ton. Then have it printed on canvas.
If you have a landscape photo from a memorable trip you were on, doesn't have to be an amazing quality shot, download the Topaz Studio software (free) and convert the pic to something with the many filters they have, like Cezanne or Van Gogh. They have a ton. Then have it printed on canvas.
ChainsawU
Footballguy
I'd love to help out. My girl is on her way over right now. So I can't delve. But would love to participate tomorrow when I've got more time. I think I can help you change your game for the good. I used to be the same way. :Brainstorming engaged: Until then, have a great night.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
As a general rule, I try not to get into the world of trying to understand what women are thinking, but based on this, it sounds like Restaurant X might be your play here. "Too expensive? Nonsense. Not for the greatest mother in the world!"wife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
Of course, you know her better than I do. So scratch all this if "Too expensive" really does mean "I'm going to be pissed at you for this".
Joe Mammy
Footballguy
Wife is a huge Game of Thrones fan. I've never watched it. The Rays have a promotional weekend with GOT tshirts giveaway. She keeps saying she wants to go to get a shirt. I figure I'll surprise her with a shirt. So I go to Amazon...
1. First attempt. I see Mother of Dragons, I figure she'll like that. I check one of her other shirts in the closet to get the size. L.
It comes. I give it to her. FAIL on 2 counts- she is a Jon Snow fan and I ordered a womens L which is too small. RETURN.
2. So a little research shows Jon Snow has something to do with Winter. Reorder a Winter is Coming in a men's L. I give it to her. "We live in FL, I can't wear a black tee you idiot!" RETURN.
3. Ok, I'm gonna pick one out I like- I'm not sure what this has to do with GOT but I find one that says, "I drink and I know things." Perfect, right? I give it to her. "Are you crazy? I can't wear that! Don't ever buy me another piece of clothing- ever!" RETURN.
When will I learn?
1. First attempt. I see Mother of Dragons, I figure she'll like that. I check one of her other shirts in the closet to get the size. L.
It comes. I give it to her. FAIL on 2 counts- she is a Jon Snow fan and I ordered a womens L which is too small. RETURN.
2. So a little research shows Jon Snow has something to do with Winter. Reorder a Winter is Coming in a men's L. I give it to her. "We live in FL, I can't wear a black tee you idiot!" RETURN.
3. Ok, I'm gonna pick one out I like- I'm not sure what this has to do with GOT but I find one that says, "I drink and I know things." Perfect, right? I give it to her. "Are you crazy? I can't wear that! Don't ever buy me another piece of clothing- ever!" RETURN.
When will I learn?
Fat Nick
Footballguy
To my wife, Naps >>>>>> 90% of the things I can buy her. Girl LOVES her naps. Since kids, she doesn't get nearly as many as she'd like.
This shows both a) how much she loves naps, and b) why it's so hard to get her stuff that she'll actually like or care about.
There's no way I'd get her one of those figurines, or any other nicknack. I had more random shelf-sitters than she did when we moved in together. She's purged all of them at this point.
zamboni
Footballguy
Kraft...
Footballguy
Agree that gift giving can suck. We are at a point where we are trying to get rid of "stuff" so brining in new stuff is not our thing. My wife is very earthy crunchy and charitable. Volunteering, recycling, organic food, composting yadda yadda. For her last birthday I made a donation in her name to the dog rescue that we adopted our dog from(each of the kids contributed a little too). She loved it I'll likely just pick another charity she is passionate about and do the same for mothers day from the kids.
I'll likely just pick another charity she is passionate about and do the same for mothers day from the kids.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Wow some miserable wives in here. Sobering
AAABatteries
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Homemade gift of some sort from the 2 little ones? :winner:
Nigel
Footballguy
If you're ever on vacation somewhere where they sell stuff you can't necessarily buy at home be on the lookout for your wife checking things out, then passing on buying maybe because its too expensive or whatever. Then find an opportunity to buy it without her knowing, sneak it home, and surprise the hell out of her by giving it to her months later.
I've never done this btw because I'm lazy and forgetful, but the idea is $.
I've never done this btw because I'm lazy and forgetful, but the idea is $.
Kanil
Footballguy
Spin
Footballguy
I have this exact same gambit every year. April bday, May mother's day, Anniversary the next month. I 100% feel your pain, and after it's gone, I feel relief for a few months, then March rolls around...Fat Nick said:
My wife also doesn't have a hobby and is extremely cost conscience, making gift buying impossible...
ChainsawU
Footballguy
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
meh ...I saw this thread and went into the other room and said, "what can I get you that you would really like for Mother's Day honey?"
she said, "nothing ...oh wait, how about an immersion blender for my salad dressings?
you got it babe. Love you!
smell you later!
she said, "nothing ...oh wait, how about an immersion blender for my salad dressings?
you got it babe. Love you!
smell you later!
lumpy19
Footballguy
I've stopped buying cards from the kids and make them make their own card to mom, saves money and she likes it way more.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Those store cards are so overpriced it would actually be better to spend that money on lotto tickets for the family.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
More like my stuff has faces where appropriate. Those look like they came straight from a horror movie. Or that one Star Trek episode.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
If my notebook is up to date, in Furls'wife-ese "too expensive" really means "I've backed into the neighbors SUV again, honey."
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Going a little weird this year. I have done the spa/flowers/dinner thing before. My wife devours just about anything true crime - books, shows, etc. so my son and I thought we'd send her that Hunt a Killer thing. Not fluffy and romantic, but we think she will dig it. Also will do the usual stuff - 4 year old will draw a picture/make a card & pick a flower. 12 year old will make her a nice breakfast in bed she likes.
Dezbelief
Footballguy
My method as well, takes the stress out of the situation. Mother's day my wife wants a new Fitbit, her old one wore out a couple months ago. Her birthday was some expensive clinique makeup it was $27 for a few ounces. It was still less than what I would have spent if left to my own devices.
The kids will have a harder time with their gift, not sure how they're going to keep quiet for a whole day. Oh well not my problem.
