Shopping for Christmas this year fellas??
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coraljunkie
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That was hilarious
coral keeper
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coraljunkie
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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
But of course. Haven't you ever heard the saying
"When Moms not Happy Nobody's Happy........When Dad's not Happy Nobody Cares"
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
But of course. Haven't you ever heard the saying
"When Moms not Happy Nobody's Happy........When Dad's not Happy Nobody Cares"
coral keeper
Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
+1
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
+1
jemshores
Member
Originally Posted by Darknes
http:///forum/post/2872104
Hmmm, does this mean the personalized dish rags I got her is not ok?
Where you might be going, take the dish rags with ya! Bow Wow!!
http:///forum/post/2872104
Hmmm, does this mean the personalized dish rags I got her is not ok?
Where you might be going, take the dish rags with ya! Bow Wow!!
mimzy
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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
puh-LEEZE. sweaters and socks may not be entirely thoughtful or personal gifts, but they also don't say "the only thing i dream of when i think of you is how much more work you could do around here if I gave you this."
bulldinky. give me an impersonal gift certificate any day over an obnoxious "here, do more work for me" gift. unless i ask for it SPECIFICALLY.
My Husband and I avoid this whole ugly mess entirely; we give each other lists before the holidays/birthdays/anniversaries start rolling around. There is still that element of surprise b/c we never know WHICH thing the other is going to pick, and we ALWAYS know that our money is being well-spent, and that we're never heading into insulting or awkward territory. You simply cannot expect someone, no matter how much you'd love to fantasize about it, to read your mind and pick you the perfect gift every time; that's a lot of pressure to put on someone, and it's NOT NICE - for ANYONE involved... as this video so eloquently illustrates.
FABULOUS video
thanks 4posting, I shall share this w/all my friends & fam
http:///forum/post/2872117
This is dumb. What socks and sweaters are ok for dad's gift. But woman are so self centered that a vacuum cleaner means men are relegated to the dog house.
puh-LEEZE. sweaters and socks may not be entirely thoughtful or personal gifts, but they also don't say "the only thing i dream of when i think of you is how much more work you could do around here if I gave you this."
bulldinky. give me an impersonal gift certificate any day over an obnoxious "here, do more work for me" gift. unless i ask for it SPECIFICALLY.
My Husband and I avoid this whole ugly mess entirely; we give each other lists before the holidays/birthdays/anniversaries start rolling around. There is still that element of surprise b/c we never know WHICH thing the other is going to pick, and we ALWAYS know that our money is being well-spent, and that we're never heading into insulting or awkward territory. You simply cannot expect someone, no matter how much you'd love to fantasize about it, to read your mind and pick you the perfect gift every time; that's a lot of pressure to put on someone, and it's NOT NICE - for ANYONE involved... as this video so eloquently illustrates.
FABULOUS video
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by Mimzy
http:///forum/post/2872513
puh-LEEZE. sweaters and socks may not be entirely thoughtful or personal gifts, but they also don't say "the only thing i dream of when i think of you is how much more work you could do around here if I gave you this."
bulldinky. give me an impersonal gift certificate any day over an obnoxious "here, do more work for me" gift. unless i ask for it SPECIFICALLY.
There is nothing more disheartening then telling someone I don't want socks (something you need to work and in my case the only time I ever wear them see the connection) and getting them. Woman need to learn how to say thank you and quit throwing a fit every time they get a lousy gift.
It isn't as if they never give crappy thoughtless Proving how little they know about you gifts.
http:///forum/post/2872513
puh-LEEZE. sweaters and socks may not be entirely thoughtful or personal gifts, but they also don't say "the only thing i dream of when i think of you is how much more work you could do around here if I gave you this."
bulldinky. give me an impersonal gift certificate any day over an obnoxious "here, do more work for me" gift. unless i ask for it SPECIFICALLY.
It isn't as if they never give crappy thoughtless Proving how little they know about you gifts.
mimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2872778
There is nothing more disheartening then telling someone I don't want socks (something you need to work and in my case the only time I ever wear them see the connection) and getting them. Woman need to learn how to say thank you and quit throwing a fit every time they get a lousy gift.
It isn't as if they never give crappy thoughtless Proving how little they know about you gifts.
what was the purpose of quoting my post when you made this statement? my entire post was about the solution my Husband &I have found for AVOIDING this problem.
http:///forum/post/2872778
It isn't as if they never give crappy thoughtless Proving how little they know about you gifts.
what was the purpose of quoting my post when you made this statement? my entire post was about the solution my Husband &I have found for AVOIDING this problem.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by Mimzy
http:///forum/post/2872833
what was the purpose of quoting my post when you made this statement? my entire post was about the solution my Husband &I have found for AVOIDING this problem.
more the please statement. When quoting mine...
Another simple solution is just to smile and say thank you... And realize the poor guy is really trying...
http:///forum/post/2872833
what was the purpose of quoting my post when you made this statement? my entire post was about the solution my Husband &I have found for AVOIDING this problem.
more the please statement. When quoting mine...
Another simple solution is just to smile and say thank you... And realize the poor guy is really trying...
mimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2873087
more the please statement. When quoting mine...
Another simple solution is just to smile and say thank you... And realize the poor guy is really trying...
some things are really just insulting, no matter how much "thought" went into them.
i think the pressure needs to be taken off of both parties - the pressure of giving, and the pressure of receiving a horrid, possibly insulting gift. It's not easy to be on the receiving end of an expensive disaster... b/c there are feelings YOU have to worry about hurting too.
just TELL each other what you want, up front, and it can all be avoided. update your wishlists throughout the year, every time you come across something you love, so that if either of you feel like surprising one another, you have what to pick from.
it's just. that. easy.
COMMUNICATE.
http:///forum/post/2873087
more the please statement. When quoting mine...
Another simple solution is just to smile and say thank you... And realize the poor guy is really trying...
some things are really just insulting, no matter how much "thought" went into them.
i think the pressure needs to be taken off of both parties - the pressure of giving, and the pressure of receiving a horrid, possibly insulting gift. It's not easy to be on the receiving end of an expensive disaster... b/c there are feelings YOU have to worry about hurting too.
just TELL each other what you want, up front, and it can all be avoided. update your wishlists throughout the year, every time you come across something you love, so that if either of you feel like surprising one another, you have what to pick from.
it's just. that. easy.
COMMUNICATE.
sepulatian
Moderator
I don't think a new vacuum is a bad idea if it is needed. It isn't the most romantic for an anniversary, but he tried. The review of Don was hilarious in the video though. Come on, not just the gift but telling her how to reduce the "Jelly Belly"? He would have gotten more than the dog house for that bit. I don't know why men don't seem to understand that it is the thought behind it that counts. Myself, I am happy with flowers and a thoughtful poem or letter written by the guy, in his own words, for an anniversary gift.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2873358
So it is alright to not only tell someone you hate their GIFT. But get mad at them and make them feel like crap for GIVING you something.
That is not only more rude than giving a tasteless gift. It is just petty and selfish.
I think you may be taking this a bit too seriously. No it is not alright to drag a man out to a dog house and shove him into a hole with other men until he learns his "lesson".
http:///forum/post/2873358
So it is alright to not only tell someone you hate their GIFT. But get mad at them and make them feel like crap for GIVING you something.
That is not only more rude than giving a tasteless gift. It is just petty and selfish.
I think you may be taking this a bit too seriously. No it is not alright to drag a man out to a dog house and shove him into a hole with other men until he learns his "lesson".
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2873605
I think you may be taking this a bit too seriously. No it is not alright to drag a man out to a dog house and shove him into a hole with other men until he learns his "lesson".
It isn't funny unless there is a nugget or more of truth in it...
http:///forum/post/2873605
I think you may be taking this a bit too seriously. No it is not alright to drag a man out to a dog house and shove him into a hole with other men until he learns his "lesson".
It isn't funny unless there is a nugget or more of truth in it...
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2873611
It isn't funny unless there is a nugget or more of truth in it...
Hm, it sounds like you are hinting that you have been in the dog house?
The part that cracked me up was the review. That was just plain funny to me with what the guy was saying while his wife was says things like "I am actually married to you?"
No, it is not alright to make someone feel like garbage for being kind enough to get you a gift.
http:///forum/post/2873611
It isn't funny unless there is a nugget or more of truth in it...
Hm, it sounds like you are hinting that you have been in the dog house?
The part that cracked me up was the review. That was just plain funny to me with what the guy was saying while his wife was says things like "I am actually married to you?"
No, it is not alright to make someone feel like garbage for being kind enough to get you a gift.