December is always a tough month for me as far as gifts for my wife, because her birthday is 2 weeks before Christmas, and I'm doing something VERY special for her for her birthday, but I want to get her something very special for Christmas as well, any ideas about what I could get her for Christmas?
2006-11-29 10:02:29 · 37 answers · asked by Bryan M 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Someone said we should renew our vows, we did that this past summer a few weeks before our 10th anniversary. About sending her to a spa, it's a tempting idea, I'm doing that for her birthday already, but I am sure she wouldn't mind going again.
About jewelry, I like the idea, just have to see if I can afford it.
I like the idea of a scrapbook too. I would have to find pictures of us together through the years. I think that would be nice too.
About the answers from people saying to buy her a sex toy, that's really imature. I'd NEVER buy that for her for a Christmas present. That's not even close to being romantic.
But to everyone else, thank you very much.
2006-11-29 10:20:09 · update #1
Bryan, Don't buy her anything. Shower her with undivided attention. Shut off the T.V., unplug the phone, ship the kids off to the grandparents house and LISTEN to her. Talk to her, touch her just for the sake of wanting to be close to her. Kiss her and put your hands on her every meaningful part of her body that you ignore for the rest of the year. The back of her knee, her elbow, behind her ear, the nape of her neck. Offer her a sex free massage and revel in the feel, smell, and sight of your wife. Draw her a bath and scrub her from head to toe. Paint her toenails. Cuddle with her and tell her how much she means to you every single day.
A woman wants not for a gift wrapped up in pretty paper, to be torn, used, and placed aside. Your wife is your present--are YOU her most desired gift?
2006-11-29 11:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by kellijstockdale 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know your wife best ... so my suggestion is this: Look at her Hobbies, her Sports Activities, does she like Reading ... Writing, Drawing or Photography (from some of the more intellectual activities) ... How about a nice night out (wrap the tickets) to the (future date) Local Theater Production -- the Colleges around you produce a VERY NICE and entertaining evening .. for very little cost! (Or Art Exhibit, Symphony Tickets .. whatever). Give her a Gift Certificate for NEW Photos for some of those Glamor Photography Places ... a Nice treat for her (because they do ALL the makeup and hairstyling) and a nice treat for you -- you'll have some awesome photos to keep in your wallet or on your desk! ASK her what she would like to have done to the House to make it NICER -- maybe a GIFT of a NEW Countertop ... Dishwasher ... something else? Does she like tools (or making things)? If so ... give her some NEW and more expensive tools (I know that I would DEFINITELY appreciate that -- especially since I (yes, Female -- over half century old) DO do my own home repairs! I, too, don't wear jewelry (except for special occasions -- like Concerts or Social Events) ... but I DO have in my own safe a collection of unset (precious) stones .. it is an investment that I can keep. How about the GIFT of time -- wrap a booklet of "CHORES" That you VOLUNTEER to do that you normally would not -- like vacuum ... whatever! Just SPEND Time with her ... that is all she may really want! So a walk on the beach, a walk through the snow .. some time together bicycling .. whatever .. that would also be appreciated! (Hey, how about his and hers sports equipment!)
2016-05-23 03:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can almost NEVER go wrong with a piece of jewelry. It certainly doesn't have to be expensive, but it does have to be special. If you walk into the jewelry store and look around, try to find something that reminds you of her.
If that's not good, maybe she would like a gift certificate to a salon for a manicure and pedicure or a massage or facial.
If her favorite TV show is on DVD, that would also be nice.
I hope I helped :)
2006-11-29 10:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥sweet♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this will sound dull, and same ole same ole but, it is very, very true.
You could never go wrong with Jewelery, anything in gold, or diamonds. If you and your wife have been together for over 6 or 7 years you may be able to get her something that you know she really, really want that would be a surprise still all the same, for example, This is me & my husband's first Christmas together as married and we do not have a lot of money just a lot of love so I found a couple of things that he really wanted one thing was an homemade icecream maker, and the entire first complete series of The Waltons. See those things didn't cost a lot of money but they are things I know about him that I know will make him very, very happy in the end. So start with the heart and what you know about your wife.........
I hope this helps.Happy Holidays.............................
2006-11-29 10:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lil Angel 68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't even THINK about getting her a gift card! as her husband it is your job to get her a REAL present, NOT make her pick it out.
that said, jewelry is always nice, a spa gift certificate for some pampering is fine (NOT the same thing as a gift card!), a trip would be the best bet (but i guess only if you're rich!), tickets to a show are good... there are some good suggestions in these responses. Just please steer clear of the gift cards!!! I would be soooo mad if my husband got me one!
2006-11-29 10:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by mary 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest to get her something that she will be able to use. Examples would be a gift card to a store to get clothes or whatever, scrapbooking items, etc. Collectibles are nice but they just sit on a shelf I personally like things that I can get use out of. The more thought you put into the gift the more it will mean to her I think.
2006-11-29 10:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off stop with the two weeks before thing. Mine is a month before and our anniversary Dec 30. So I get both of those against me every year.
Jewelery is always nice. Nothing you plug in unless it is asked for. Except for snugly type things or massages.
I love good perfume. Chanel #5 or Prada.
Nice pajama's (extra warm if it's cold there)
2006-11-29 10:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A vacation? A dog? A baby? Make peace with her mother? A new car? A notarized letter stating you promise to take the trash out without argument? Her favorite TV show boxed set? A broadway show/weekend? A beach house? A ski trip? An addition on the house? Remodel the kitchen?
Oh wait, this is what I want... hehehe.. sorry
2006-11-29 10:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by Ade 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Day Spar vouchers for some pampering, tickets to a show she would like, Clothes vouchers, Shoe vouchers, Ladies love jewellery but firstly look through brochures with her to get an idea what she would like. Good luck look for the clues of things she wants.....Me for xmass I'd love a sitter for a week to help with the kids because we are moving and I need to pack lol.
2006-11-29 10:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont do jewlery or flowers or candy because that is so so so boring and unorginal. How about a thougtful gift or a special/romantic thing for just the two of you where you renew your vows. That would mean a lot to her.
2006-11-29 10:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋