- I want to give her something really special. She's not one for material things. She's has everything she wants right now. She doesn't want a party and I will be planning a special dinner.

I would like to surprise her with something special.

Sex is a given...so no sex related items you nasty people!!

How about a weekend trip somewhere?

chocolate1 said:

How about a weekend trip somewhere?

Oh, but you must include in your compliment of gifts, something sexy or naughty to wear, even if its just one little G-string, you must!

How bout a romatic walk along the beach?

Or,

Rooftop dinner under the stars?

Or,

A massage, facial and body scrub? (better yet get a his & hers side-by-side, early in the day and then top it with one of the other options above.)

Ah, its getting close to February, the month of LOVE

x

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is there something that you can make..craft..create yourself, for her? Cook an elaborate dinner. Paint a painting..something that she'll look at and realize how much you love her for all the love you put into what you've created, just for her.

My husband bought me a full day at a spa once... I loved it!!

She may say she does not want a party, but unless she specifically tells you she wants it to be just the two of you alone, I would make sure there's a few folk that matter to her at the dinner (or a different dinner) to celebrate. Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

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johnart said:

She may say she does not want a party, but unless she specifically tells you she wants it to be just the two of you alone, I would make sure there's a few folk that matter to her at the dinner (or a different dinner) to celebrate. Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

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and take her shopping for shoes??

johnart said:

She may say she does not want a party, but unless she specifically tells you she wants it to be just the two of you alone, I would make sure there's a few folk that matter to her at the dinner (or a different dinner) to celebrate. Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

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*Ahem*

I had a costume party on MY 40th party, and I was HOT!

At 43, I still haven't FOUND my prime!

BlackAdder7 said:

johnart said:

She may say she does not want a party, but unless she specifically tells you she wants it to be just the two of you alone, I would make sure there's a few folk that matter to her at the dinner (or a different dinner) to celebrate. Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

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and take her shopping for shoes??

Nah... just give her the gift cards and let her roam free... Shoe shopping is a personal thing.

chocolate1 said:

johnart said:

She may say she does not want a party, but unless she specifically tells you she wants it to be just the two of you alone, I would make sure there's a few folk that matter to her at the dinner (or a different dinner) to celebrate. Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

[Edited 1/22/11 14:28pm]

*Ahem*

I had a costume party on MY 40th party, and I was HOT!

At 43, I still haven't FOUND my prime!

That was specifically to get at you and tina.

Y'all are still hot stuffzzzz. Rawwwwr.

johnart said:

chocolate1 said:

*Ahem*

I had a costume party on MY 40th party, and I was HOT!

At 43, I still haven't FOUND my prime!

That was specifically to get at you and tina.

Y'all are still hot stuffzzzz. Rawwwwr.

Bulldog said:

- I want to give her something really special. She's not one for material things. She's has everything she wants right now. She doesn't want a party and I will be planning a special dinner.

I would like to surprise her with something special.

Sex is a given...so no sex related items you nasty people!!

a box of depends and some liniment*

*what! are you DAFT!!!!!

depends and liniment are two of the things you MUST NOT give your wife when she turns 40!

write her a really bad poem and arrange for a romantic setting to tell her

XxAxX said:

Bulldog said:

- I want to give her something really special. She's not one for material things. She's has everything she wants right now. She doesn't want a party and I will be planning a special dinner.

I would like to surprise her with something special.

Sex is a given...so no sex related items you nasty people!!

a box of depends and some liniment*

*what! are you DAFT!!!!!

depends and liniment are two of the things you MUST NOT give your wife when she turns 40!

write her a really bad poem and arrange for a romantic setting to tell her

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was that so wrong?

XxAxX said:

was that so wrong?

it's a really high mountain ^ what if you needed to use the loo?

BlackAdder7 said:

XxAxX said:

was that so wrong?

it's a really high mountain ^ what if you needed to use the loo?

extreme hanggliding skiing http://www.youtube.com/wa...Y0ffUBV-SM

johnart said:

Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal. You can ask most of the ladies on this thread.

I agree with the folk who suggested a weekend away.

[Edited 1/22/11 14:28pm]

^ I'm the steam to the hotness!

Bulldog, you didn't provide an approximate budget. Are you spending "vacation $" or trying to put something nice togther, on "weekend-away" funds?.

women hate aging and always use creams and stuff. make her feel young

Bulldog said:

- I want to give her something really special. She's not one for material things. She's has everything she wants right now. She doesn't want a party and I will be planning a special dinner.

I would like to surprise her with something special.

Sex is a given...so no sex related items you nasty people!!

I turned 40 yesterday!

Playing a game of inappropriate massage therapist is a favourite one of mine

I'm getting an iPhone, and I also got chocolates and flowers.

Diamonds are always welcome, nice pair of earrings that can be worn every day, not just for special occasions.

johnart said:

Becoming an old woman past your prime is a big deal

fuck off!!!

just wait until it's YOUR turn

U GUYS ARE C R A Z Y !!!

It's the org....

I have until mid April... and some of these are great. Thank U All! We've been married for 11 Years, so I want to make this special. She sacrificed a lot and the best thing to ever happed to me.

sweething said:

Oh, but you must include in your compliment of gifts, something sexy or naughty to wear, even if its just one little G-string, you must!

How bout a romatic walk along the beach?

Or,

Rooftop dinner under the stars?

Or,

A massage, facial and body scrub? (better yet get a his & hers side-by-side, early in the day and then top it with one of the other options above.)

Ah, its getting close to February, the month of LOVE

x

Personally...I think that sort of thing is more a gift for the man than for the woman. When a man gives that as a gift, it's like saying, "Happy Birthday! I'm gettin' some tonight!" Because let's face it, sexy underwear is rarely comfortable, and you can't really wear it outside the boudoir. What kind of gift is that?

I always give Sweetie the lingerie for his birthday. His is next month - and I've already ordered something special to wear for him. I've done it for years - to the point where he can actually say to me, "Hey, you know that [white see-through one, black lace chemise, etc]? Will you wear that tonight?"

I'm sure there are some women who appreciate it, I'm just saying...make sure your wife is one of those women, or the birthday won't go well.

And I do love the idea of a romantic weekend (or week) away. Sweetie took me to Paris for my 40th.

Genesia said:

sweething said:

Oh, but you must include in your compliment of gifts, something sexy or naughty to wear, even if its just one little G-string, you must!

How bout a romatic walk along the beach?

Or,

Rooftop dinner under the stars?

Or,

A massage, facial and body scrub? (better yet get a his & hers side-by-side, early in the day and then top it with one of the other options above.)

Ah, its getting close to February, the month of LOVE

x

Personally...I think that sort of thing is more a gift for the man than for the woman. When a man gives that as a gift, it's like saying, "Happy Birthday! I'm gettin' some tonight!" Because let's face it, sexy underwear is rarely comfortable, and you can't really wear it outside the boudoir. What kind of gift is that?

I always give Sweetie the lingerie for his birthday. His is next month - and I've already ordered something special to wear for him. I've done it for years - to the point where he can actually say to me, "Hey, you know that [white see-through one, black lace chemise, etc]? Will you wear that tonight?"

I'm sure there are some women who appreciate it, I'm just saying...make sure your wife is one of those women, or the birthday won't go well.

And I do love the idea of a romantic weekend (or week) away. Sweetie took me to Paris for my 40th.

I was thinking of the G-string gift as one of several, not the main/only gift. The OP said "nothing sexy" as sex (the act) was a sure thing, but I think women always want to be reminded of their hotness, especially at/after 40. Doesn't necessarily need to be a G-string, but some little sexy-inspired item letting her know he finds her hot is always appreciated and will help to eliminate any doubts. (she is turning 40 after all, and some people trip about that). I get what you're saying about it being a gift for the man--I agree, utlimately it IS a gift to the man, but that's ok too.

In my proposed senario, both would spend the mid-morning at the spa (I find the combination of facial, massage and body scrub very sensual and the best stress-eliminator around) --get the body and the mind right first!

Then perhaps a lunch and some shopping (this is where he could "suggest" she try on sexy lingerie) thus building upon the sensual moments they shared earlier that day. Now, with goods "in the bag" so to speak, they could go to a matinee, or retreat back to the abode to get ready for the special dinner or evening event; whether it be a night on the town or private dinner for two. Of course if they bought a G-string, corset or something of the sort, she would wear it beneath her clothing--both would know its there (something to tease each other with) --again building upon the intimacy and leading to the unwrapping of the ultimate gift. Which hopefully is shared by both.

hmmmnnn, just reminded me of the song....If I Was Your Girlfriend

None of these suggestions are exclusive of others and can be paired with other options -- just depends on how much money he has to spend for her birthday.

x

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Acrylic said:

chocolate1 said:

How about a weekend trip somewhere?

That and a fancy restaurant for dinner.

Surprise her!!!

a spa get away....

Bulldog said:

I have until mid April... and some of these are great. Thank U All! We've been married for 11 Years, so I want to make this special. She sacrificed a lot and the best thing to ever happed to me.

didn't mean to miss this ^. So shweeeet.