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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
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FalconPunchsc2
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
Whoaaa dude, thats pretty harsh. | ||
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FalconPunchsc2
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GiftPflanZe
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Chill
Calgary25993 Posts
I can't tell you what to buy because it should be a genuine gift. If you are in highschool (as I guess you are) I would keep it <$30. University, <$50. Graduated, <$100. Adjust for whatever you think is appropriate. In the future, you should just be honest. Telling your gf you're not getting them anything for Christmas is a dick move. You should have told her you guys have only been dating for a short time so you'll get her something small and thoughtful and then followed through on it. To be honest, I'm a man and I would be a little offended if my gf told me directly "we haven't been dating long enough for me to get you something for Christmas." | ||
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Crais
Canada2136 Posts
On December 17 2010 01:44 Chill wrote: To be honest, I'm a man and I would be a little offended if my gf told me directly "we haven't been dating long enough for me to get you something for Christmas." This exactly. Regardless of the length of status you are at in your relationship thats kinda a dick move. Although, much like Chill said you can totally turn this around and gain super brownie points by getting her something. | ||
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FalconPunchsc2
Canada91 Posts
i just thought it was a little weird she bought me something without telling. we could of talked about it lol | ||
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Chill
Calgary25993 Posts
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FalconPunchsc2
Canada91 Posts
and honestly im a good boyfriend, i just find it weird about that stuff, thats all | ||
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Stenstyren
Sweden619 Posts
Buy her something really fucking great and then pretend that you had it planned the whole time. Don't go for a small gift, now you need to mend some wounds so prepare to part with a lot of $$$. Or buy something really thoughtful but since you don't know her that well that can be hard. When I'm buying gift to people I don't know that well I usually just walk around a mall for a few hours until I spot something that stands out, be if funny or serious. When you say that you want to buy her gametime, does she play WoW or what? And do you know if she plays the game because you play it or out of "free will"? Would you say that your relationship revolves a lot around video games? If any of those are true, don't get her anything that is even remotely connected to gaming since you want to show her what a great guy you are in RL as well. And if she really, really loves WoW, get her a pet from the blizzard store, that is something that she can actually look at and remember, it's more fun than just two months of playtime. | ||
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Usurper
Macedonia283 Posts
On December 17 2010 02:03 FalconPunchsc2 wrote: Btw chill im just graduated. lol and honestly im a good boyfriend, i just find it weird about that stuff, thats all I don't mean to be rude here, but have you considered dating a more casual girl? I had this girlfriend that had this hunger in her for traditional cliche stuff, that i secretly hated with me being anti-social misanthrope. Anyhow that relationship is still the "blegh" relationship in my portfolio (probably the only one). | ||
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crazeman
664 Posts
On December 17 2010 01:44 Chill wrote: Just buy her something small and say you were joking so she would be surprised because you really like surprising your gf. Tada! I can't tell you what to buy because it should be a genuine gift. If you are in highschool (as I guess you are) I would keep it <$30. University, <$50. Graduated, <$100. Adjust for whatever you think is appropriate. In the future, you should just be honest. Telling your gf you're not getting them anything for Christmas is a dick move. You should have told her you guys have only been dating for a short time so you'll get her something small and thoughtful and then followed through on it. To be honest, I'm a man and I would be a little offended if my gf told me directly "we haven't been dating long enough for me to get you something for Christmas." Exactly, it's not like you're expected to get a diamond ring, to not get anything is just kinda cheap and screams "I don't care". | ||
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akevin
Canada120 Posts
On December 17 2010 02:38 Stenstyren wrote: If you have only been dating for two weeks, this is probably the time when Christmas presents are most important. In a year it will be a nice thing, now it's crucial for if your relationship will work or not. Yeah, I sort of agree with this. The longer the relationship goes the less crucial the gift (unless she's super materialistic). At the begining it shows thoughtfulness and caring. I guess it's a good thing you found out she's giving you one so you have time to get one...it would have been rather sad if she gave you a $60 gift and you were like 'umm its only 2 weeks'. I hate shopping for presents, especially for the gf, so no advice on what to get, sorry. But yeah at this point something that shows thoughtfullness would go further than the actual value. | ||
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Trowabarton756
United States870 Posts
Christmas isn't about the money that goes into it, its about the thought behind it all. If you really want to be together with her it shouldn't matter if its been 2 days or 20 years. Just knowing you can make her happy and feel special should be a good enough reason. But that's my 2 cents anyways. | ||
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Roe
Canada6002 Posts
or serenade her with your special talent in elaborate ukulele solos. Trowabarton756 above me really has the best post to go by | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32130 Posts
On December 17 2010 01:44 Chill wrote: Just buy her something small and say you were joking so she would be surprised because you really like surprising your gf. Tada! I can't tell you what to buy because it should be a genuine gift. If you are in highschool (as I guess you are) I would keep it <$30. University, <$50. Graduated, <$100. Adjust for whatever you think is appropriate. In the future, you should just be honest. Telling your gf you're not getting them anything for Christmas is a dick move. You should have told her you guys have only been dating for a short time so you'll get her something small and thoughtful and then followed through on it. To be honest, I'm a man and I would be a little offended if my gf told me directly "we haven't been dating long enough for me to get you something for Christmas." While his method was a bit crass, this man has set a precedent. The first holiday/birthday gift sets the bar for the whole relationship. His is so low, he can't fuck up now!!! | ||
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eXigent.
Canada2419 Posts
Some examples of super cheap easy stuff. Teddybear with your name on it Homemade card with a poem Romantic DVD that you can both sit and watch together Gift certificate to the movies / makeup / clothes / games Something homemade that can relate to your relationship (like an inside joke) in otherwords you better get her something or she just might be kissing another dude under the mistletoe lol. GL! | ||
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Divinek
Canada4045 Posts
On December 17 2010 01:32 FalconPunchsc2 wrote: + Show Spoiler + the title might be misleading but if you read on it will make sense. so now i feel like, im obligated to buy her something now, even though i dont want to, then dont. i dont buy gifts for my girlfriend cause im obligated to ie christmas valentines day etc. I told her this straight up I want to buy her gifts because I love her, when I want to because I think of her. Not because of some stupid obligation. Fucking hate hallmark holidays for this Don't do it if that's not who you are, if she cannot understand this then fuck her anyways man you can do better | ||
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Arkansassy
358 Posts
You were waaaaaaaaaaaay too blunt, imo! Gifts aren't about the monetary value, but more about the thought that went into them. Hell, I could go out and get someone a $1,000. gift certificate - that just proves I was too lazy and didn't care enough to put any thought into it. (In some cases) Frankly, if I were the girl, I'd take your gift back. | ||
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