from your SO at Christmas.

and it must be able to be giftwrapped and put under the tree

I'd appreciate everything she would put down there, cuz I know it's from the heart

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate everything she would put down there, cuz I know it's from the heart

I think he would too, but it's so hard after 16 years together to think of something he would really like he's so different from most guys, totally unmaterialistic, überly pragmatic, doesn't collect anything, doesn't like music or fashion, or cars or sport

maybe a video message of u telling him you still love him so much and he may choose a something??

starbuck said:

maybe a video message of u telling him you still love him so much and he may choose a something??

I could do that, but he'd end up choosing NOTHING

I have so far, one idea, gold class cinema vouchers

something we could do together

I'd appreciate that, but then again I love to go to the movies. And have a nice dinner before.

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate that, but then again I love to go to the movies. And have a nice dinner before.

I make him a nice dinner every night!

So I looked at the dinner and movie packages, and for both of us to go, it's $136

which is CRAZY

I could make him a nice steak, get a DVD for $2.95 and give him a BJ during the movie even if he wants. Save his hard earned money

ZombieKitten said:

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate that, but then again I love to go to the movies. And have a nice dinner before.

I make him a nice dinner every night!

So I looked at the dinner and movie packages, and for both of us to go, it's $136

which is CRAZY

I could make him a nice steak, get a DVD for $2.95 and give him a BJ during the movie even if he wants. Save his hard earned money

steak, DVD and BJ that would certainly work but you have to giftwrap the dvd then

starbuck said:

ZombieKitten said:

I make him a nice dinner every night!

So I looked at the dinner and movie packages, and for both of us to go, it's $136

which is CRAZY

I could make him a nice steak, get a DVD for $2.95 and give him a BJ during the movie even if he wants. Save his hard earned money

steak, DVD and BJ that would certainly work but you have to giftwrap the dvd then

I could make a voucher I suppose

ZombieKitten said:

starbuck said:

steak, DVD and BJ that would certainly work but you have to giftwrap the dvd then

I could make a voucher I suppose

Buy a big red bow and wear it.

Shanti0608 said:

ZombieKitten said:

I could make a voucher I suppose

Buy a big red bow and wear it.

that would be kind of weird at the family christmas though

ZombieKitten said:

Shanti0608 said:

Buy a big red bow and wear it.

that would be kind of weird at the family christmas though

Oh, I missed that part.

have you got a sister?

ZombieKitten said:

doesn't like music

I thought he was a musician

ZombieKitten said:

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate that, but then again I love to go to the movies. And have a nice dinner before.

I make him a nice dinner every night!

So I looked at the dinner and movie packages, and for both of us to go, it's $136

which is CRAZY

I could make him a nice steak, get a DVD for $2.95 and give him a BJ during the movie even if he wants. Save his hard earned money

TMI

the return of her sanity.

ZombieKitten said:

he's so different from most guys, totally unmaterialistic, überly pragmatic, doesn't collect anything, doesn't like music or fashion, or cars or sport

I thought he was involved in a band, at one point.

Ace said:

ZombieKitten said:

he's so different from most guys, totally unmaterialistic, überly pragmatic, doesn't collect anything, doesn't like music or fashion, or cars or sport

I thought he was involved in a band, at one point.

I'd think because he's making music with his band all the time is precisely the reason why he's not into other artists' music.

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate everything she would put down there, cuz I know it's from the heart

Listen up folk and take note. This is what you say in order to get anal.

ZombieKitten said:

I think he would too, but it's so hard after 16 years together to think of something he would really like he's so different from most guys, totally unmaterialistic, überly pragmatic, doesn't collect anything, doesn't like music or fashion, or cars or sport

I thought he takes time off from work for every World Cup.

Honestly -- and this may come off wrong -- I think an evening or two of peace, quiet and my wife and kid's absence would be AWESOME.

I love them dearly. But maybe some tix to a male spa (and, no, not "gay bathhouse" ) or a weekend where I'm either sent away on leisure -- or they are, leaving me with a comfy bachelor pad for a couple days -- could be an amazingly refreshing gift.

[Edited 12/2/10 10:18am]

johnart said:

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate everything she would put down there, cuz I know it's from the heart

Listen up folk and take note. This is what you say in order to get anal.

ah yes, the true purpose of Christmas.

johnart said:

starbuck said:

I'd appreciate everything she would put down there, cuz I know it's from the heart

Listen up folk and take note. This is what you say in order to get anal.

All men seriously like a Random BJ that we aren't expecting...and didn't ask for. A nice random BJ goes a long way. It really shows you care. Oh you meant a Christmas gift. A nice dress shirt and pants ( something you like to see him in ) that he can wear when you take him out to the nicest restaurant in town

[Edited 12/2/10 9:50am]

Cash (or a gift card) is always romantic in my book. Women tend to over-think the gifts they give to men. Most of us are a lot easier than women are. We prefer the simpler things.

Why should it be romantic? Is it because giving a romantic gift is really about you? Meaning, does it make you feel better to give a gift like that? Or is it because a guy really does want a romantic gift?

I'm asking women in general here.

Lammastide said:

Honestly -- and this may come off wrong -- I think an evening or two of peace, quiet and my wife and kid's absence would be AWESOME.

I love them dearly. But maybe some tix to a male spa (and, no, not "gay bathhouse" ) or a weekend where I'm either sent away on leisure -- or they are, leaving me with a comfy bachelor pad for a couple days -- could be amazingly refreshing.

[Edited 12/2/10 8:19am]

Michael and I have always offered/supported this for each other and honestly I can not imagine a marriage without quality ALONE time ~ it's a huge gift to each other/self and priceless in my book !

so

AMEN !!

Mach said:

Lammastide said:

Honestly -- and this may come off wrong -- I think an evening or two of peace, quiet and my wife and kid's absence would be AWESOME.

I love them dearly. But maybe some tix to a male spa (and, no, not "gay bathhouse" ) or a weekend where I'm either sent away on leisure -- or they are, leaving me with a comfy bachelor pad for a couple days -- could be amazingly refreshing.

[Edited 12/2/10 8:19am]

Michael and I have always offered/supported this for each other and honestly I can not imagine a marriage without quality ALONE time ~ it's a huge gift to each other/self and priceless in my book !

so

AMEN !!

Glad I didn't come off like a jerk... not here anyway.

And I suppose the romance could come in at the reunite. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that jazz.

Lammastide said:

Mach said:

Michael and I have always offered/supported this for each other and honestly I can not imagine a marriage without quality ALONE time ~ it's a huge gift to each other/self and priceless in my book !

so

AMEN !!

Glad I didn't come off like a jerk... not here anyway.

And I suppose the romance could come in at the reunite. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that jazz.

Not a jerk at all !

I am not sure you can give a general "gift" of romance ~ Men think/feel much different ( usually ) about what IS romantic ...

I had this romantic notion/gift giving idea several yrs back ... I gave Michael a once in a lifetime dream fly rod ~ in my mind the knowing that he would be so pleased and happy for years on the streams fishing his hearts content out was SO extremely romantic

and I was right

Does he have a hobby (other than music)?

If so you could get something that he would appreciate but wouldn't necessarily buy for himself, (a first-edition comic book, a rare bottle of wine, a subscription to something, etc.).

Forget about the "romantic" part. We don't need that. Just say the word (or show some nipple) and we're THERE. Better yet, after he opens up the obligatory ties, T-shirts and slippers on Christmas Day, be waiting at night lying in bed wearing nothing but your gift. Whatever's inside...it'll definitely be "romantic".