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How do you tell your partner that their presents suck

Ducky_Fresh said:
I have this problem too. If its under $1000. I have it. Chances are, if its under $5000, I have it.

Problem is, I am teaching this bad habit of mine to my wife. She is starting to have everything now, too! :laughing

Only immediate things on my list are a rolex, an omega, a mountain bike, and a new TV at some point. And every time I get to buying the rolex or omega, I buy a motorcycle or car instead. Oh well.
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First world problem thread is over there -----> :twofinger
 
Next Holiday make sure your list looks like this and your problem will be solved.

WHAT I WANT:
1. Xbox
2. Playstation
3. Accordion
4. Martial Arts Gear
5. Motorcycle related stuff

WHAT I DON'T WANT
1. Clothes
 
next holiday her list will look similar in reply

What she wants
new boyfriend
the car
the house
you gone

What she doesn't want
your stupid lists
 
eric9877 said:
next holiday her list will look similar in reply

What she wants
new boyfriend
the car
the house
you gone

What she doesn't want
your stupid lists
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They might have a point! :laughing
BUUUTTT, you won't have any ugly clothing to throw away
 
but she'll throw away all your other clothing before you get home.

So ironically, you will have your wish list fulfilled- "What I Don't Want: Clothes"

Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.
 
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Squidly McSmearstain said:
Okay....I'm about to drop some middle-aged knowledge on your ass. :afm199 You're may not like it, but suck it up buttercup.
You're now an adult male. The years of expecting cool gifts for Christmas are over for you. Your job as a man is to give great gifts for Christmas. If you happen to get something great in return, it's simply a bonus. However, for men, Christmas is about giving and watching everyone open their presents. The joy in the gift, and the joy in seeing someone get what they wanted is truly priceless.
There IS more. You're an adult male, and everyone who loves you HATES to shop for you because , "You're impossible to shop for." Fine. Good. Use this to your advantage. If someone in your family requests a Christmas list, put gift cards on it. That's it; only gift cards. Then, TELL your significant other you're going to go out after Christmas and buy yourself something. You know you're hard to shop for, so you'll just go out after the holidays and buy yourself something. Tell her you're doing it to help relieve some of her holiday stress. This is NOT bullshit. She will probably be relieved not to have to buy for you.
My holiday joy comes form watching my wife and sons open their gifts and REALLY enjoy them. I look forward to the holiday meal. I buy something great to make, cook it myself (I love to cook) and enjoy the meal with an outstanding bottle of wine. The holiday meal with my family and wine are my Christmas Day highlights and I really look forward to it every year.
AND
I get to go out and buy myself something frivolous and cool after the holidays. Win - win!!
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This is very true, yet what you describe is a Dad, Husband or a traditional Man. I may be mixing up the OP's posts with someone else who is similar, yet I believe this is the same guy who was subletting a room in his apt and had an issue with his tenet and a neighbor, doesn't know what to do with stocks he owns and maybe was one of the posters complaining about not being allowed to work on a bike or car in his carport in the apt he lives in as well as other posts that fit that same mold yet not worth remembering.

Point being he may very well be educated, yet still doesn't know how to solve his own issues. The very idea of "expecting gifts" is childish. The gifts he wanted are toys, thus your point will go over his head. What he should do to get his point across is ball up the paper the gifts were wrapped in, throw them across the room, kick a gift or two and scream that he wanted an X-box, then run to his room, slam the door, cry and sulk the rest of the day.

I would expect the OP is a nice enough kid, this thread and other just border on being juvenile. I understand this post is critical of the OP, it is not my intent to specifically insult the OP, just give my take on the issue.
 
Squidly McSmearstain said:
Okay....I'm about to drop some middle-aged knowledge on your ass. :afm199 You're may not like it, but suck it up buttercup.

You're now an adult male. The years of expecting cool gifts for Christmas are over for you. Your job as a man is to give great gifts for Christmas. If you happen to get something great in return, it's simply a bonus. However, for men, Christmas is about giving and watching everyone open their presents. The joy in the gift, and the joy in seeing someone get what they wanted is truly priceless.

There IS more. You're an adult male, and everyone who loves you HATES to shop for you because , "You're impossible to shop for." Fine. Good. Use this to your advantage. If someone in your family requests a Christmas list, put gift cards on it. That's it; only gift cards. Then, TELL your significant other you're going to go out after Christmas and buy yourself something. You know you're hard to shop for, so you'll just go out after the holidays and buy yourself something. Tell her you're doing it to help relieve some of her holiday stress. This is NOT bullshit. She will probably be relieved not to have to buy for you.

My holiday joy comes form watching my wife and sons open their gifts and REALLY enjoy them. I look forward to the holiday meal. I buy something great to make, cook it myself (I love to cook) and enjoy the meal with an outstanding bottle of wine. The holiday meal with my family and wine are my Christmas Day highlights and I really look forward to it every year.



AND



I get to go out and buy myself something frivolous and cool after the holidays. Win - win!!
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My dad used to say, "Don't get me nothing." I am now my old man. You probably are your old man also.
 
My900ss said:
What he should do to get his point across is ball up the paper the gifts were wrapped in, throw them across the room, kick a gift or two and scream that he wanted an X-box, then run to his room, slam the door, cry and sulk the rest of the day.
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:laughing

Cold blooded!!!
 
Squidly McSmearstain said:
Okay....I'm about to drop some middle-aged knowledge on your ass. :afm199 You're may not like it, but suck it up buttercup.

You're now an adult male. The years of expecting cool gifts for Christmas are over for you. Your job as a man is to give great gifts for Christmas. If you happen to get something great in return, it's simply a bonus. However, for men, Christmas is about giving and watching everyone open their presents. The joy in the gift, and the joy in seeing someone get what they wanted is truly priceless.

There IS more. You're an adult male, and everyone who loves you HATES to shop for you because , "You're impossible to shop for." Fine. Good. Use this to your advantage. If someone in your family requests a Christmas list, put gift cards on it. That's it; only gift cards. Then, TELL your significant other you're going to go out after Christmas and buy yourself something. You know you're hard to shop for, so you'll just go out after the holidays and buy yourself something. Tell her you're doing it to help relieve some of her holiday stress. This is NOT bullshit. She will probably be relieved not to have to buy for you.

My holiday joy comes form watching my wife and sons open their gifts and REALLY enjoy them. I look forward to the holiday meal. I buy something great to make, cook it myself (I love to cook) and enjoy the meal with an outstanding bottle of wine. The holiday meal with my family and wine are my Christmas Day highlights and I really look forward to it every year.



AND



I get to go out and buy myself something frivolous and cool after the holidays. Win - win!!
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If Beau doesn't declare this as post of the day, then I will.

One of the best truths to be handed down in a long time.:thumbup
 
My900ss said:
What he should do to get his point across is ball up the paper the gifts were wrapped in, throw them across the room, kick a gift or two and scream that he wanted an X-box, then run to his room, slam the door, cry and sulk the rest of the day.
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Like that teenage girl that didn't get a Lexus or whatever it was for her birthday?
 
Dude if you really wanna get good and train hard, a women will just fuck that up anyway (or an SO for anyone)

Dude, Ryu never had a GF lol

You can't be focused on shit like this instead of training. It's all about "the way" man
 
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kevin 714 said:
Dude, Ryu never had a GF lol
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:laughing

Word.

Mario on the other hand was always chasing tail and look what became of him, a shrunken plumber with no fashion sense, beer belly, shit mustache, couldn't afford a car that staid on the road and always hung around his retarded friend.

Meanwhile in Coolsville Ryu looks like a super model, is a one man chop shop and travels all over the world kicking ass!!! Did I mention he throws energy balls from his hands and has anti gravity legs. Oh yeah, he also gets serviced wherever he wants, despite never wearing shoes. Like a BOSS!!!

Be cool Ryu, not old frumpy Mario.
 
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