This seems really silly to me but...
my bf and I were talking about x-mas yesterday and he asked what are we going to do about x-mas. He said he thinks we should set an amount to spend on eachother and not go over. Well, I think thats a fine idea, cause I tend to go overboard when it comes to buying presents but what should the limit be?? If I suggest too high, he will feel cheap to suggest lower if I suggest too low, he will think I dont want to spend much on him! We both make a decent living, so I wouldnt mind $200! but he might think thats too much! How do you address an issue like this? I was going to get him a nice pocket watch (cause he LOVES clocks) and a few small things that he might like. Its the thought that counts, so I want to be thoughtful and not out-do him! what do you think??
2006-10-23 06:45:12 · 7 answers · asked by katie-bug 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
we've been together almost 6 months, we're CRAZY about eachother! My sister says we're so pukey together! *lol* I LOVE the hat idea and the coupon idea! You guys are great!
2006-10-23 07:22:08 · update #1
The hat idea is great!
When my husband I were dating we decided instead of buying for eachother we would spend a day together (take a day off work), using the money we would have spent on eachother, we buy toys for the under privledged children, we still do this - it is so much fun spending the day together being goofy in a toy store. Its romantic in a weird sort of way.
I guess that still doesn't help you to know how much to spend. $100 seems reasonable to me for a couple who has been together more then 6 monthes.
2006-10-23 07:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by family_matters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could both secretly write down the amount you want to spend, then show it to each other and split the difference. Say you chose $200 and he chose $100, then you compromise and do $150. Then you will meet in the middle and neither will have chosen too much or too little. And if you both choose the same GREAT!
Hope you both work it out and stay 'PUKEY' about each other forever.
2006-10-23 16:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is silly to have a spening limit. I think it is very smart in fact. I have a very large family and we buy for each other. When my hubby and I can't afford to buy for everyone we make care package and then kids are the only ones to recieve gifts. Besides Christmas is a time to remember the real reason that you celebrating to begin with. Give love if that is all you have to give or just do something nice to help someone. That is better then and bought present. Well good luck and I hope you have a great Christmas.
2006-10-23 17:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Trace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about putting a bunch of figures in a hat and draw one out.
Start with $50 and go up to $150 in increments of $25 and have that be it even if you think it's too small and then make each other cute coupon books for favors and treats that the other person likes.
2006-10-23 13:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people mention that Christmas puts them in debt every year even with having well-paying jobs. Because they have other family and friends that they have to buy for. But if he is the only one you buy for then, that settles it. $200 sounds like alot. Would you be ok with $100 or thereabouts if he thinks the other is too much? Whatever you do, you need to compromise and agree on it. I like the hat idea that was suggested.
2006-10-23 16:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 150
2006-10-23 18:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hat idea sound great. How long have you been going out for?
2006-10-23 13:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by candy_man313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋