MakemineVanilla Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I once went one better when I was younger. My gf at the time expected better presents than I could afford on a Sainsbury's chicken roaster's wage, so I made a slapdash "voucher" on Word for a day's shopping followed by dinner at an undefined point in the future. Needless to say, she was underwhelmed. We never did go shopping either, so at least when the callous harridan ripped out my heart a couple of years later I was about 100 quid up. Some women's attitude towards their right to expensive presents can be shockingly amusing. A woman I used to work with, not so long ago, was telling me how her boyfriend had bought her a very nice stereo system, for Christmas. What did you get him, I asked her, and she told me, it was a picture of herself. I did laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I take it her fella must play darts then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 27, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2014 I once went one better when I was younger. My gf at the time expected better presents than I could afford on a Sainsbury's chicken roaster's wage, so I made a slapdash "voucher" on Word for a day's shopping followed by dinner at an undefined point in the future. Needless to say, she was underwhelmed. We never did go shopping either, so at least when the callous harridan ripped out my heart a couple of years later I was about 100 quid up. See I'd say that's still preferable to money in a card. Even if you have the best of intentions with cash in a card, in my opinion it just screams thoughtlessness, even if it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobisher Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I once went one better when I was younger. My gf at the time expected better presents than I could afford on a Sainsbury's chicken roaster's wage, so I made a slapdash "voucher" on Word for a day's shopping followed by dinner at an undefined point in the future. Needless to say, she was underwhelmed. We never did go shopping either, so at least when the callous harridan ripped out my heart a couple of years later I was about 100 quid up. See I'd say that's still preferable to money in a card. Even if you have the best of intentions with cash in a card, in my opinion it just screams thoughtlessness, even if it isn't. I agree with the cash thing. I'm still never making one of those vouchers ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 you could've saved on the expense of a card and just put the money on the end of the bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It was going to be for the shopping that day. I think paying £100 for a meal and £50 to spend out in brum is alright, its certainly something I've never done for someone before, its a lot of money to me. I wasn't just going to whack the dosh in the card, I'm going to put it in its own girly envelope and tie it up with ribbon with a note on it saying it has to be spent when we go shopping. I'll also now be changing food venue & time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Damn, I seriously had something planned for you ingram. But now your moving food venue etc its ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 27, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2014 It was going to be for the shopping that day. I think paying £100 for a meal and £50 to spend out in brum is alright, its certainly something I've never done for someone before, its a lot of money to me. I wasn't just going to whack the dosh in the card, I'm going to put it in its own girly envelope and tie it up with ribbon with a note on it saying it has to be spent when we go shopping. I'll also now be changing food venue & time Yeah it's not the value of the cash. It just doesn't seem very thoughtful, even though you clearly have thought about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I may go the homemade voucher route then saying it entitles her to £50 worth of shopping - worded more romantically obviously. Keep the money on me and pay for what she wants to get when we go shopping. I can't afford a gift & the £50 so I'll turn it into something fun instead. Cheers for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Why do people buy presents? I find that part of our culture very odd. Edited June 27, 2014 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Why do people buy presents? I find that part of our culture very odd. I just bought Zelda a link to the past for my Super Nintendo because I love him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobisher Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Why do people buy presents? I find that part of our culture very odd. I think it's all part of the D.E.N.N.I.S. system. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Rodman? Edited June 27, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobisher Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Rodman? Reynolds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Because I like receiving gifts in return. It would be selfish of me to just accept gifts without treating other people too. Oh and to pre-empt the 'why do you need to do it on an arbitrary day, why couldn't do it any other day' question, I do, we treat each other quite regularly but its nice to mark the one year of us being together by doing something nice. I don't have to, I want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted June 27, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2014 I usually just say 'here's £150 let's go shopping and I'll take you for a meal after' That way she geats what she wants and we get to spend time alone doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobisher Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Split the £50 into fivers, and when she gets in from work make it rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Split the £50 into fivers, and when she gets in from work make it rain. Or into pennys and make it hail. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 27, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 27, 2014 Why do people buy presents? I find that part of our culture very odd. I think it's all part of the D.E.N.N.I.S. system. Yep, first step surely? Demonstrate your value! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I usually just say let me DYUTWU and I'll buy you pizza. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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