Wife/Girlfriend Gift Deposity

**Doug** · 03-17-2007, 04:53 AM

My wife enjoys spending time in the kitchen, and also enjoys the food network. So good cutlery seemed like a good idea. For anyone similarly blessed Rachel Ray’s 7” santoku knife is on sale at Kohl’s for $59.99 normally $99.99 http://www.kohls.com/products/produc...=1174131765295

**galpman** · 03-17-2007, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Namdnas

Bob is right. You can never go wrong with spa visits. Facial, manicures, pedicures, massages, etc... I often go for a massage and facial compo. She never tires of that. - John

Works every time with my wife.

**icemncmth** · 03-17-2007, 07:31 AM

When I buy bobbles for my wife I usually buy from

http://www.davidyurman.com/

**newtowetshaving** · 08-30-2008, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by arya

Basically as far as i have seen men have the worst imagination when it comes to give gifts. This I am saying taking into account my husband too and all his friends whom I have seen act stupid while giving gifts. Think its time for someone to go and preach the gifting ideas to them, which may help them later.

Really? I thought women were worse in this department.

Oh wait women DON'T give gifts that often (or ever) to know the stress of buying something special or perfect.

**Shane** · 08-30-2008, 05:09 PM

In relationships with women, I think it's best to watch, listen and pick up clues. One ex-girlfriend of mine was infatuated with Mardi Gras (as she was not too far from New Orleans originally), the theatre and she absolutely loved sour candy. I know that flowers and teddy bears weren't going to do anything except lump me into the "generic boyfriend gift" category, so knowing what I knew I bought her a green, purple and gold comedy/drama mask set and a holiday themed bag of Sour Patch Kids as her Christmas gift one year. It wasn't jewelry or anything like that, but it rather showed that I listened, and the gifts I gave were met with a very positive reaction. So I think that if you just study your wife/girlfriend a bit and pick up on things, you can know what to get her that will really make her happy.

**Eagle** · 08-30-2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by arya

Basically as far as i have seen men have the worst imagination when it comes to give gifts. This I am saying taking into account my husband too and all his friends whom I have seen act stupid while giving gifts. Think its time for someone to go and preach the gifting ideas to them, which may help them later.

Anyone else wondering if Arya became some poor B&B'ers ex after a failed gifting back in '07? She took the time to sign up, aired her grievance and away she went. Wow. Wonder if she ever got that diamond?

**pibeandres** · 08-30-2008, 09:25 PM

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**LX_Emergency** · 09-02-2008, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Eagle

Anyone else wondering if Arya became some poor B&B'ers ex after a failed gifting back in '07? She took the time to sign up, aired her grievance and away she went. Wow. Wonder if she ever got that diamond?

Can anyone here say spam?

**RoyalKooparillo** · 09-02-2008, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by ouch

A couple of other tricks-

When buying her clothes as a gift, always buy two sizes too small. You don't want to hand over a box from Omar the Tentmaker. Whatever you purchase, she's going to return it anyway, so you may as well give the impression that you think she's still the same size as when she was 18. (I'm lucky- mine gained three pounds in fifteen years.)

Cash may be coldhearted and thoughtless, but it's never offensive.

Precious stones can never be too big.

A homecooked meal is the best gift, but only if you don't know how to cook. Women delight in men's ineptitude. If you can actually cook, they'll expect you to on a regular basis.

Take her to a play or a movie, preferably something you yourself want to see. Make sure she overhears you cancelling a (ficticious) card game, or some similar event that counts as "your" time, to free up your schedule for her special night.

I really should start charging for this advice.

Yowzer.

I agree with everyone who advocated listening for clues...What does she like to do in her free time? What's her favorite color? What kind of flowers does she like? Gifts needn't be really expensive, as long as they are thoughtful and come from the heart. I've discovered that it's nice to give a gift that has an experience attached to it...for instance, if she likes running and you buy her a pair of running shoes, go running with her (if you aren't a runner, even better), and she'll attach a fond memory to the gift. If she loves to cook and you buy her some chefs knives, make a fantastic meal with her. The gift will be treasured, as will the memory. Also, never underestimate the value of a nice handwritten card (NOT a cheesy hallmark card with a couple of words scribbled in). No need to be cunning and manipulative.