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Again!
Various things we have needed to buy for the house in the last month or two have been described as "our present to each other".
She says that there is nothing she needs or wants. Then she said "I've got your present sorted..."
I've suggested shows she'd probably like, couple of things she would probably use, suggested putting some money towards finally getting the kitchen done as she keeps moaning about it, adamant she doesn't want/need anything.
Sick of getting this year after year, think I'll call the bluff and deal with the fall out Xmas morning, which should be good with my parents being here as well! What's the worst that could happen....
(I have got her a present from the kids, obviously)
And they say romance is dead.
Mate - Just go and buy something. Is it just not worth it. It's simply a test to see if you can guess what she wants. It's the "if you really love me you wouldn't need to ask" ploy.
You ought to have the wifes birthday 10 days before Christmas like mine and wants nothing for both !! Its a nightmare.
Make a donation to a charity on her behalf. Is there anything she might feel strongly about?
It's a trap!
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Edit for x post MSP's version is much better
Instead of asking just buy something you think she'll like, don't mention it, don't agree an amount to spend..
It's a test to see if you can think for yourself and if you GAF..
Get her a sex swing
A new frying pan or Iron always go down well as a nice surprise....
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The oldest trick in the female arsenal, your life will be hell until next Xmas. Mrs. S's birthday is day after boxing day and I get it x2
PlayStation 4!
Bargains on eBay!
... as comments above - this is a trap...
Khani has it right - but keep the receipts so she can swap it for something she really wants
Get a liberator cushion as a joint present.
Get her some Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.
Worked out well for me last year when 'she' didn't want anything. Now I have an easy option every year for the foreseeable future.
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Well she has that wrong - I thought your True Love was supposed to bring passive aggressive BS on the 4th day of Christmas.
Call her bluff definitely.
I think I'd put this in same category as last nights episode
err indoors comes in after cr@p day at work, we were going to go for a swim training session, daughter needs picking up after
"don't talk to me, go swimming, I can't think of anything I'd less like to do than get in a cold pool, and pick Mischa up while you're at it"
Do as told, get home
"You should have made me go swimming........."
Apple stuff always goes down well
Get her an i Ron
Get her some Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
+1 and it comes in refillable bottles! So the initial huge outlay isn't quite as painful in the long term 😀
reminds me of this
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What about ironic gifts that will teach her
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/331044448346?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95&ff19=0 ]mind reader: Unlocking the power of your mind to get what you want [/url]
Its deffo a trap though and you have to get something good.
boba fett - that ad isn't funny. Imagine the motorbike is actually a Santa Cruz Blur.....I still miss that bike. 🙁
Anyway, problem solved - what she wants and needs for Christmas is a new landing ceiling, as she has just put her foot through the only unboarded part of the loft while searching for the xmas lights 🙄
(She is unhurt, thankfully)
adamant she doesn't want/need anything.
Be prepared!
have the conversation again - this time, as soon as she says she doesn't want anything, whip out a sheet of paper and a pen from the cupboard, and say
'write it down'
of course the answer will be 'what?'
and you say 'I'm not falling for this trap again, write down that you don't want anything, and sign it'
pull the pre-prepared frame out of the cupboard and put it on the wall, no more arguments, its there in black and white
Did this with my mum on a weekend visit couple of years ago, caused much hilarity in the family, my dad loved it 😀
One year my wife said she didn't want anything so I bought her a bench drill press. Next year she asked for some shoes.
Mrs tr did this once. She got a bike cleanin kit from pedros.
She rides bikes but i have to clean them all..... She uses all three every week.
Oh yeah - went down like lead baloon
Heaven forbid you'd use your initiative! 😉 Stop waiting for her to suggest something and go buy something that you think she will like. I'm assuming that because you're married you have at least a vague idea of what that could be? Surely its better to get something she doesn't necessarily 'want'.
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Wow - I'd have thought she'd be crossOh yeah - went down like lead baloon
Buy yourself another present with the Money you've put aside for her present. Next year she'll be more specific.
I'm puzzled, surely you know your wife well enough to know if she means it or not?? And surely she knows you well enough to be honest with you?
Yeah be very careful 😯
Then use your initiative - think about what she likes then buy something that would make her happy. It's easier than you think and you can't be criticised as badly as if you do nothing.
Me and the wife were on about xmas presents earlier today and didnt have a clue what to get each other so after a bit of thinking we decided to do them Mini cruises from hull to amsterdam. they are 2 for 1 at mo
Mrs Sox had a phase of "don't really need/want anything for Christmas".
An ironing board cover, a pack of pegs and some tea towels sorted that out. 😉
Don't believe that shit.
toxicsoks also has pants on fire
Don't believe it ! Mrs said that one year and was walking round the house
like an aardvark
Should have seen her face light up once I had given her some presents.
But I did let her mop for an hour 
Pretend but do buy at least one