What do I want for my Birthday and X-mas?

[explorer2001]

Boyfriend doesn't know what to get me. He says if I want something I buy it. Which I guess is true to an extent, but I was single for a long time so if I waited for someone to give me something, I likely wasn't getting it.

Or in the case of this weekend a jewelry store where I got my grandma's gift sent out a birthday coupon for a free silver heart necklace, so I got it because FREE. After I showed Boyfriend the coupon, he said he was planning to get me a heart necklace but now he feels like he can't and should get something else because I got a free one. I even said he could still give me the free one and he wasn't having it.

After my suggestions so far, his response was "Rocko gets Christmas but you get a Christmas too. So far you've asked for stuff for the dog." ::insert blushy face emoticon::

I don't need anything. All the events I needed stuff for are on the calendar before my b-day or Xmas (ex. I needed a new dress for my work holiday party this weekend coming up so not getting it until after the fact doesn't work).

So give me some ideas in the under $100 per event range for my B-day and X-mas

[Deleted]

Gift certificate to salon/spa?

Anything for a hobby?

Upgrade of something you already have? I'm always thinking, "I really wish I had a nicer [whatever]..."

Any sort of event in your area? Wine tasting, tour of somewhere, concert tickets, theatre tickets, etc?

[mbcdefg]

Earrings or a bracelet
Purse/overnight bag
Sweater
Nice scarf
Eyeshadow palette or a set of makeup brushes
Cookware
Fancy umbrella
Rain boots
Books
Bathrobe
Fancy sheets or towels
A semi-fancy dinner date (example, Zahav in Philly always feels like a "splurge" meal for us because it's great food and attentive service, but we only pay around $125 even with drinks so it's not a budget-breaker)


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[lindyanne]

I would definitely go for something experience you can use. Look for events coming up in your area the next few months or other fun outdoor things you want to try.

[raangoli]

I like the idea of asking for an experience. Maybe a cooking class you both can take together? Or something along those lines where it's a gift for you both.

He could always get you earrings to match your new necklace.
Gift certificate to pamper yourself (mani/pedi, etc.)

[Deleted]

I'm of the thought that if you don't need or want anything, then there is no need to force something.

Thankfully my boyfriend is the same way and we mostly are big on experiences. I'm not going to ask for anything for Christmas.

Would a date night or weekend getaway be something you enjoy? If so, then I'd ask for that.

I think the only thing I can never get enough of is wine, so if I must have a tangible gift, buy me alcohol!

Just a thought since you said you don't want or need anything.

[explorer2001]

Earrings would be cute - if I had pierced ears. Its a PITA to find clips.

Experiences are a good idea. Massages sound good or maybe an event later. Our holidays are overbooked and then its tax season.

I don't need anything but my want list is huge and too expensive: new countertops, replace/ repair the master shower or full bathroom remodel, a maid service to deep clean the house, air duct cleaning, tile and grout cleaning and resealing, landscaping upgrades in the backyard, replacing the living room blinds that Rocko ate... Ugh none of that is fun and all too practical.

[v]

Ask him to take you out for a really nice dinner or to give money to an doggie rescue on your behalf.

[UnderProtest]

The answer is always more jewelry. You can never receive too much jewelry.

[AAM2012]

Clothes

Shoes

Purse

Perfume

Makeup



You can't think of ANYthing that you want?!? Even if you don't want him to pick it out he could give you a gift card or something.

Just because you can buy it yourself doesn't mean it can't be a gift :-)