ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 4, 2013 12:13pm
When you're married, and it's "your" money, it's a lot different.SportsAndLady;1547499 wrote:I love the cop out of "we buy each other stuff throughout the year so we don't do any Xmas presents."
I don't have any fucking money and I still buy my gf shit throughout the year and a Xmas present.
It's not about money, it's the thought that counts with Xmas presents.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 4, 2013 12:14pm
Or beer. There's always beer!Curly J;1547521 wrote:It's actually not a cop out. We choose to make Christmas about the Family more so than us. I have a sister that's been on short term disability for a while due to her having mini strokes. She has a husband and 10 year old daughter and could use our help. I'd rather make sure they are taken care of than to buy meaningless shit for each other for Christmas. The Wife feels the same way. I want to make sure my Sister's family isn't sitting in a cold house and that my Neice has a nice array of presents. The Wife would rather We donate money to the Local Animal Shelter, where we got our dog, than to drop that money on soaps and lotions for her. (Which is what we do)
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 4, 2013 12:15pm
We don't buy each other things throughout the year. We buy ourselves things throughout the year. And we don't do Christmas gifts. It's mutual, and my wife was actually the one who bought it up after our first Christmas living with each other. It's not a cop out. Also, this year we adopted a family through the Salvation Army and it wasn't cheap. We both got more enjoyment out of helping a family in need than we would have if we had bought each other some crap.SportsAndLady;1547499 wrote:I love the cop out of "we buy each other stuff throughout the year so we don't do any Xmas presents."
I don't have any fucking money and I still buy my gf shit throughout the year and a Xmas present.
It's not about money, it's the thought that counts with Xmas presents.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 4, 2013 12:15pm
Also, this.ernest_t_bass;1547534 wrote:When you're married, and it's "your" money, it's a lot different.
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MontyBrunswick
Dec 4, 2013 12:16pm
Even if you did they'd just get stolen off of your porch.justincredible;1547537 wrote:We don't buy each other things throughout the year.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 4, 2013 12:17pm
Indeed.dlazz;1547539 wrote:Even if you did they'd just get stolen off of your porch.
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Dec 4, 2013 12:18pm
Kameleon ring. Pick a couple stones. Give her new stone everytime you have to buy something for her.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 4, 2013 12:19pm
I tiptoe around the "adopt a family" stuff. I see it all the time in schools. Parents are just worthless, and steal their kids shit. Had a girl that was "adopted" one christmas, and someone got her some new tennis shoes. She comes to school in her old rugged ones, and was asked where her shoes were. "Dad wore them to work." (they were unisex looking).justincredible;1547537 wrote:We don't buy each other things throughout the year. We buy ourselves things throughout the year. And we don't do Christmas gifts. It's mutual, and my wife was actually the one who bought it up after our first Christmas living with each other. It's not a cop out. Also, this year we adopted a family through the Salvation Army and it wasn't cheap. We both got more enjoyment out of helping a family in need than we would have if we had bought each other some crap.
You also have the kids who have parents that can buy them stuff, but they buy cigarettes, smart phones, etc. instead.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 4, 2013 12:19pm
What'd you buy your cat?dlazz;1547539 wrote:Even if you did they'd just get stolen off of your porch.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Dec 4, 2013 12:20pm
just found the perfect holiday gift!!!
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Dec 4, 2013 12:21pm
Have thought about doing birthstones of the kids in some sort of jewelry.Flash;1547546 wrote:Kameleon ring. Pick a couple stones. Give her new stone everytime you have to buy something for her.
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MontyBrunswick
Dec 4, 2013 12:22pm
Nothing. She's a cat. She doesn't have any perception of holidays or gift giving.ernest_t_bass;1547550 wrote:What'd you buy your cat?
Hope this helps.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 4, 2013 12:29pm
Well at least you're honest. It's not the thought that counts; its the gift and it better be a good gift(read: $$$$) or otherwise you will be looking for a new gf(not a bad thing except greedy women are everywhere).SportsAndLady;1547526 wrote:I'm saying that I buy my gf a Xmas present because that's what you do when you have a s.o.
I dont care about the money. I like that she is happy when I give her a present so I do it.
That and I follow social norms lol
Me?
Posts: 547
Dec 4, 2013 12:32pm
So many dudes here that clearly need to drop the crazy bitch they're with off on the highway somewhere.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 4, 2013 12:41pm
I could buy my gf anything and she'd be happy. Easily the most low maintenance person ever. It's the reason why I'm with her.sleeper;1547571 wrote:Well at least you're honest. It's not the thought that counts; its the gift and it better be a good gift(read: $$$$) or otherwise you will be looking for a new gf(not a bad thing except greedy women are everywhere).
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 4, 2013 12:42pm
And what if you bought her nothing? Or a pack of gum?SportsAndLady;1547585 wrote:I could buy my gf anything and she'd be happy. Easily the most low maintenance person ever. It's the reason why I'm with her.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 4, 2013 1:10pm
She would find that incredibly oddsleeper;1547586 wrote:And what if you bought her nothing? Or a pack of gum?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 4, 2013 1:10pm
Obviously when I say "anything" I don't mean anything, like a pack of gum.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 4, 2013 1:11pm
Example ???Me?;1547575 wrote:So many dudes here that clearly need to drop the crazy bitch they're with off on the highway somewhere.
Me?
Posts: 547
Dec 4, 2013 1:14pm
Any dude who thinks it's hard to buy for a female. They have a female problem then.Curly J;1547630 wrote:Example ???
80% of retail revolves around a woman. I could find a gift for a woman about as easily as I could buy a gift for a dog...and we're talking about tennis balls. If it's difficult, your woman is less than ideal and likely at an unhealthy psycho level, which many women are.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 4, 2013 1:16pm
Perhaps being more thorough would help all parties involved in this discussion.SportsAndLady;1547627 wrote:Obviously when I say "anything" I don't mean anything, like a pack of gum.
fish82
Posts: 4,111
Dec 4, 2013 1:21pm
Dick in a Box.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Dec 4, 2013 1:40pm
You're an idiotMe?;1547633 wrote:Any dude who thinks it's hard to buy for a female. They have a female problem then.
80% of retail revolves around a woman. I could find a gift for a woman about as easily as I could buy a gift for a dog...and we're talking about tennis balls. If it's difficult, your woman is less than ideal and likely at an unhealthy psycho level, which many women are.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 4, 2013 1:52pm
Figured you would get the hyperbole theresleeper;1547636 wrote:Perhaps being more thorough would help all parties involved in this discussion.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 4, 2013 1:57pm
One Dude said it was 'difficult'. Yet, "So many dudes here that clearly need to drop the crazy bitch they're with off on the highway somewhere"...SMH. Do you realize the rest are married adults that CHOOSE not to exchange gifts with thier spouse. Nothing psychotic about that.Me?;1547633 wrote:Any dude who thinks it's hard to buy for a female. They have a female problem then.
80% of retail revolves around a woman. I could find a gift for a woman about as easily as I could buy a gift for a dog...and we're talking about tennis balls. If it's difficult, your woman is less than ideal and likely at an unhealthy psycho level, which many women are.
QFTvdubb96;1547652 wrote:You're an idiot
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to vdubb96 again.