I accidentally found out what my bf wants to get me for Christmas, should I tell him I don't want it?!?

Question

I feel so bad but it just seems like a waste because it's so expensive and wouldn't get used that much what shall I do!!?

Answer 1

i would casually mention that you know someone who has just bought one and it aint that great...

Answer 2

In our house we introduced the "Covet List"
Each family member had their own list held with a magnet to the fridge and put on there all the things they really wanted - everything from a pair of stockings to a Rolls Royce!
We added where these things could be purchased and a rough idea of the price.
This way there was a good chance that we would get something we really wanted but never knew till unwrap time just what it would be.
Useful too when schoolfriends phoned me to ask what they could buy for the sprogs. I could ask their budget and tell them of things in that price range which offspring would like.
You could extend this and put of list of "Things I would not like to receive"!!! Or tell him that your Mum has told you that your favourite Gt. Aunt is getting you a ......... (whatever it is that you know the bf is buying)
Or, accept it enthusiastically and try to use it as much as you can, especially when he's around, or give it to someone else next year, or take it back to the Store and get something you really want, or sell it on e-Bay.

Answer 3

If i was you i'd make sure he knew i didn't want one as he has probably put a lot of thought in and will be looking forward to your brilliant reaction on christmas day but if you let him get it you he will know as soon as you open it you dont like it i think his feelings will be more hurt that way. get one of your friends to tell him what you really want but not to let on you sent them to tell him. I do that with my mum and dad, he asks what mums wants i say i'll have a think about it then i ask her saves him buying something she doesn't want

Answer 4

No. You should accept it gracefully. If you have a problem with the gift just because its expensive you will hurt his feelings. He probably put alot of thought into the gift and wants you to have it. Accept it, smile, and tell him what a wonderful bf he is.

Answer 5

dont tell him directly, tell him in indirect way that u dont need an expensive gift ,, :) and instead u prefer that he shows u his love by something convince....... dont accept the gift with a smile and keep while u dont want it becouse this is hypocrisy.....
but u know how lucky you are,,, becouse ur Bf loves you ,,, most men show love by buying expensive things ,, the more expensive the thing the more they are indicating love,,,,,,,

Answer 6

Tricky 1

Answer 7

If you love each other, you should be able to be straight with him.

Personally, I would much rather my wife told me that she didn't want a particular gift than me waste the money on it.

Answer 8

Just drop a subtle hint during one of those -'what are you getting me for Xmas' conversations - then drop the hint that you saw this thing and didn't really think that much of it or wouldn't use it.

Answer 9

well, if i were u, i wouldn't tell him nor even bother myself about it. nwei, it is a GIFT. not something you asked for that he got wrong. as they always say "its the thought that counts".. if it something that you can wear, maybe he thinks that it will look good on you. if you don't want wearing it everyday, then wear it only on special days or occassions..to be straight & frank, is one good thing, just be careful, choose the situation..

Answer 10

No, allow him to give it to you, he spend the time and money on the gift. Try using it together or when he's around and then mention that maybe something more practical can be exchanged for it and go get it together.

Answer 11

just say that someone else is getting one and you think its a waste. but obviously dont let him know that you know! its best to tell him soon before he buys it!
Hope this helps!