I know my gf went overboard for me on Valentine's Day. I have a huge problem. I'm broke. My mom recently passed away and she left me with tons of debt. I have a choice: I can either pay my 85 dollar power bill (which is already way past due), or buy my gf a present worth that much. Should I just get her something? Maybe, I can show her that I'm giving up electricity for one week just to impress her lol! Hey, it will make the whole "candlelit romance thing" a lot easier. We won't have a choice! I don't know what the hell to get her though, also. I don't want to get just flowers. She loves theater, silver jewelry, Hawaii, and movies. She is 33 years old, and I am 24. Can I get some advice? I'm already taking her out to dinner that night. Oh man, the little cash register is going off in my head. My situation reminds me of a scene on the movie Half Baked where Dave Chappelle has a little tally going on of how much money he has to spend on his date. HELP!
2007-02-05 08:28:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
I know a lot of people might say that I need to just get her something small, but I really want to reciprocate.
2007-02-05 08:35:15 · update #1
talk to her about it. my boyfriend broke his leg and has been out of work for a few months and is just now getting to go back. so i decided it would be best if we 'skipped' valentines day. im still going to get him something small and i know hell get me something silly and small but you dont need to go all big just becuase she does. if she loves you she'll understand
2007-02-05 08:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan Alexis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If shes that old she should be wise enough to know that money does not a day special. Here's a little help dinner is good, but instead of those 12 dozen long stem roses, crap, just buy her one. Then tell her " one perfect rose for the one I love". If she likes silver go to walmart and buy something sweet thats under $10. If she loves and cares for you that should be enough but if she wants more then start telling your organs on the black market. If your power does get cut off tell her. "its either a perfect romantic day for you...or...looking for your clothes in the dark" if you know what I mean. Good luck
2007-02-05 08:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for the loss of your mother...Heres a suggestion...get a gift box and inside the box write her a poem, or why you love her so much. Something from the heart, then put the lid back on and give her the box. The best gift of all is from the heart. She should totally understand your financial situation and not expect an expensive gift. She might of went over board for you simply because of your situation and felt she needed to do more for you.
2007-02-05 08:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by jilliebean_777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this might could placed a grin on your face: a guy walks right into a submit workplace quicker or later to look a midsection-elderly, balding guy status on the counter methodically putting "Love" stamps on vivid purple envelopes with hearts in each and each place them. He then takes out a fragrance bottle and starts off spraying fragrance all over the place them. His interest getting the easier of him, he is going as a lot simply by fact the balding guy and asks him what he's doing. the guy says, "i'm sending out a million,000 Valentine enjoying cards signed, 'wager who?'" "in spite of the incontrovertible fact that why?" asks the guy. "i'm a divorce lawyer," the guy replies.
2016-10-01 11:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thoughtful gifts are better than money-ful gifts. I like the card/letter idea. If she is worthy of you then she will understand that money doesn't grow on trees. Having a romantic dinner with you should be enough. You shouldn't be keeping a tally of how much either of you spent on the other. Gifts are given--FOR FREE. With no expectation of return. You give her a gift because you love her, not because you feel you should.
2007-02-05 08:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by shallowMadallow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, well I love it when my bf writes to me in cards. He writes allot in them and his words are so heart fill that they make me cry. Oh and I love when he cooks!!!! I cannot describe how sexy it is when a mad creates a nice candle lit dinner himself! Also a cheap gift would be a teddy bear, I love them so that every time I hold it I can think of my bf. Do this and little sweet priceless things for her on Valentine's Day and she'll never forget it! Good luck!
2007-02-05 08:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by wonderwomen582000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she loves you or really really likes you, then she'll understand.You could always write her a letter stating reasons why you love her and all that kind of mushy stuff we love to hear. You can get some supplies around your house and get crafty.....you'd be surprised with what you can do with paper and scissors. But definately explain to her that you will make it up to her. Also tell her before valentines day so that she will not have her hopes set to high. But you must make it up to her when you get the chance. That's the rule.
2007-02-05 08:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Elora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you get her something sexy for her to wear that night like longerie how ever u spell it. and then satisfy her in a way that she likes in the bed make it a day for just her that she can tell u what ahe wants and you'll do it.and maybe put rose peddles on the floor going to ur room and decorate it a little go to ross and get a cheap longerie shell never know where u got it and they are not expensive there do something romantic
2007-02-05 08:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is funny my whole life reminds me of that movie!!! LOL but she is 33 so Im guessing dinner and movies should be alright. But you do know that even if you pay like 1/2 on you lights or something they cant turn them off right!!! cause you are at least paying something!!! anyway good luck!!
2007-02-05 08:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by DeeLicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's old enough to understand money problems. Keep it simple. Go for a walk spend some quality time together. It doesn't have to cost money to have meaning. Compliment her, hold her let her know how precious you think she is. that's what matters.
2007-02-05 08:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by firshizel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋