Me and my boydriend agreed on that we weren't going to exchange gifts this Christmas.
I really want to get him something, but, what If I do, and he didn't get anything for me, and feels bad?
Or, I don't and he does, then I feel bad about it.
This happens to some people.
And In the movies, too, but, please, will you guys help me out?
He doesn't have alot of money, but, I think that we should get some gift at least.
Maybe...?
I don't know.
Help me, please??
2007-11-20 12:02:35 · 40 answers · asked by Andrea 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
do something together make a scrapbook for eachother very inexpensive
2007-11-20 12:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look if want to express how you feel that good but their is this chance he's not going get you anything. Because that's what you stay on. But what you can do is tell him that you have a gift for both of you like going out to eat at a special places or to the movies. Or get him a card really good one and inside tell him how much you care and thank god for him being in your life. And the reason you didn't get him a gift because of what you stay on. and u do this before you give the card.
2007-11-20 12:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think instead of saying no gifts... you should have maybe put a small spending limit like $10 on it. Or agree to make something for each other... not going over the limit. I have found doing this makes you put a bit more effort into the gift, and it ends up quite personal.
2007-11-20 12:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if one of you gives a gift and the other doesn't, that would make things awkward because of the unspoken reciprocity rules of our culture at Christmas. Best just to tell him you really do want to exchange gifts this Christmas after all, but agree on a small amount or to limit to things you can make.
2007-11-20 12:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a card or something under $5 if you really want to. Don't say, "Let's not exchange gifts this year," and then show up with a gift. Giving him a card would be very sweet, just a little something to say I love you, and maybe something little to go along with it. Don't expect anything in return. Remember, you said no gifts.
2007-11-20 12:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jacqueline D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some ideas you could go on:
-Don't "exchange" gifts, hide is somewhere he will find it.
-Make him dinner, or make him a dessert.
-Give him a gift, but have it signed by an anomonous "pet" name. Not neccesarily meaning it's from you.
-Or you could follow through on your agreement and just take him out to dinner one night, then later say it was his Christmas present. With a wink, of course.
Best Wishes,
PeterBliss
2007-11-20 12:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people say NO GIFTS I wish they would learnt o stick with it.This has happened to me before too.We said no and he went and got something for me anyway.Why don't you go out to a nice romantic dinner...some drinks and dancing and give yourself the gift of each others company with no interruptions whatsoever.That means no cell phones!!!
2007-11-20 12:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Janell T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you make dinner or x-mas cookies together. Or if you have a little money you could go out to dinner. Just tell him that instead of gifts you would like to spend some quality time.Christmas is about togetherness not presents.
2007-11-20 12:08:07 · answer #8 · answered by kbtny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not bring up the subject again, then in no way should you go and get him something. It would seem like you are trying to one up him and I am sure it would cause problems. My suggestion, talk to him again and tell him you would like to make each other a gift. This can be very inexpensive and quite romantic. Definitely a keepsake.
2007-11-20 12:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by rohnertparkpoker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you said no gifts then you should stick with that. You are like me though, I am a giver and I just can not go without getting someone something! So if you decide to get him a gift, you have to know that you are not getting anything, and make sure he knows that you are okay with that!
2007-11-20 12:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by krazy k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to get him a gift then get him one. However, do not expect one back from him.
One year I bought a gift for my boyfriend, at the time, he flet bad for a while that he didn't get me one. However, that changed later. It made me happy to see the smile on his face when he opened it. The smile was a great gift for me.
I felt I needed to add this, we said no gifts that year, but I couldn't resist the gift I got him. He wanted it really bad for about a year.
2007-11-20 12:08:01 · answer #11 · answered by Trust In The Lord 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋