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18 gift idea?

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SweetWinterRose · 17/09/2018 00:25

DD1 will be 18 soon. She isn’t having a party. I asked her what she would like to do for her birthday and she said she wanted to go away or spend time with her partner. They cannot really afford to spend money. I am thinking of booking some accommodation for them, but does that kind of sound wrong? Can I have someone’s else’s perspective please. I think I will need to start thinking of her as an adult and not a child. 18 is considered an adult where I live.

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SerenDippyEggs · 17/09/2018 00:29

It's not wrong at all, it's a lovely idea!

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SerenDippyEggs · 17/09/2018 00:30

However, I'm assuming he's a long term partner that you like?

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LoniceraJaponica · 17/09/2018 00:35

DD went to Paris for the weekend with her boyfriend for her 18th. They had a great time.

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SweetWinterRose · 17/09/2018 00:39

They have been together for 8 months, and are talking about living together. If they could afford to move out they would be living together I think. He treats her well.

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SweetWinterRose · 17/09/2018 00:43

Lonicera, have they been dating long?

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BabySharkAteMyHamster · 17/09/2018 00:44

Book a nice, grown up, pampery type hotel. They'll love it

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LoniceraJaponica · 17/09/2018 00:48

Nearly 3 years. I paid for DD's flight and hotel as her birthday present.

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