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What to get for dp who doesn’t want anything?

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Hoopla5005 · 27/11/2018 20:49

Hi all, so every year I’m stressing out as to what to buy hubby for Xmas. Anyone have any ideas?

For reference, he’s a penny pincher and knows exactly how much things cost and has said he’d be annoyed if I got him a gift that’s too expensive!! Doesn’t like alcohol, restaurants, experience days particularly, not a big foodie fan. Buys his own clothes, underwear, allergic to smellies (sensitive skin) already has dressing gown, slippers etc etc etc. He’s 33.

He says he’s got enough books, man toys etc, tends to love picking up bargains from charity shops but has a better eye than me...

Argh!!! Confused

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Grace212 · 27/11/2018 20:54

does he actually want anything at all? He might be happy with no gift. I'm a grinch so that's me Grin

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Hoopla5005 · 27/11/2018 20:56

He does say not to worry but he always gets me loads of things so I feel so guilty! Im really easy to buy for lucky for him!

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LastOneDancing · 27/11/2018 20:57

Buy him something you need for the house?
I know it's taboo, but I always ask for a new wok/kitchen thing etc. It doesn't feel like a waste.

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Grace212 · 27/11/2018 20:57

is it from joint money?

then you could just agree not to do gifts. Much easier all round.

purpleleotard · 27/11/2018 20:58

Food......
how about cheese or wine or a new spirit
or even some Gentlemans' relish

BlaaBlaaBlaa · 27/11/2018 20:58

Magazine subscription? Does he commute? If so, a nice travel mug maybe?
Nice notepad or pen for work?

ScandiGirl10 · 27/11/2018 20:59

If you don’t already have it, something like a Netflix or Spotify subscription?

Annandale · 27/11/2018 21:00

Would tickets to something be like an experience or would he like that?

I know it's phenomenally 70s but would he like you to dress up in some fancy lingerie for a night to remember?? Possibly as part of a night away@

Pinkkahori · 27/11/2018 21:01

My dh is like this. He hates pointless stuff that to him just creates clutter.
Sometimes I don't get him anything. This year I have decided on a bath pillow! I can't think of anything else and I know he will use it.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 27/11/2018 21:02

Amazon voucher? Or a night in a hotel?

SoyDora · 27/11/2018 21:02

Nothing?

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Hoopla5005 · 27/11/2018 21:03

Not from joint money. Every time we agree not to buy for each other he always breaks and buys me for anyway Hmm

Isn’t really a foodie or experience kinda guy... last time I bought lingerie he complained how expensive it was !!

Netflix / Spotify out of the question as says they are waste of money..

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SoyDora · 27/11/2018 21:04

Seriously, nothing! If he doesn’t want anything, and complains that things are too expensive, why would you get him anything? It’s just buying for the sake of buying.

TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 27/11/2018 21:09

My brother is hard to buy for, he already has everything. One year I just bought him a dartboard. Went down quite well!

Annandale · 27/11/2018 21:12

Research a podcast he might enjoy and write the link in a hand painted card. And/or write him a poem.

fringegrin45 · 27/11/2018 21:17

Mine is like this. But you can't get nothing or they will be subtly resentful nonetheless on the day.

Now I just get an identical one more of the things he gets himself eg yet another blue shirt, the exact pair of boxers he eats the most. At least then it will get used. Don't try to be original any more it's a waste of money

fringegrin45 · 27/11/2018 21:18

Wears not eats the most ffs autocorrect

Bloomini · 27/11/2018 21:22

What does he like doing? What do you both do together?

RippleEffects · 27/11/2018 21:33

I know it's not the popular thing but I'm with your DH on this. I'd rather not have presents that

My DH is a gift lover - easy to buy for. He makes me a photo album each year with stuff we and the DC have done throughout the year. It's not too expensive and even though I'm not a greatly sentimental person we do enjoy sitting with a glass of wine flicking through it.

Doghorsechicken · 27/11/2018 21:38

What decade was he born? Our local sweet shop sells tubs of sweets relating to each decade. It’s just nostalgic munching your way through sweets from your childhood! Nothing major but a little bit of something to open on the day.

bimbobaggins · 27/11/2018 21:38

Gentlemen’s relish? Smile
If he says no gifts I’d take him at that. I’d quite happily give gifts a miss and would mean it if I said it to anyone, they wouldn’t need to get me anything for the sake of it

FoonaLagoonaBaboona · 27/11/2018 23:26

Scrabble? Or another board game, facial grooming kit, electric toothbrush...

PickAChew · 27/11/2018 23:27

Tame himat his word and buy him a goat.

wintersontheway · 27/11/2018 23:29

Get yourself some sexy gear , he'll appreciate it and it kills two birds with one stone 😊