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What present for Ex Partner

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Crimpnwave · 14/01/2022 19:31

Ex and I broke up 2 years ago but we have a good relationship and he is a great father. He has a really bad start to the year and I want to get him a present to cheer him up but really dont know what. If we were still together I would pay for him and and a friend to go to a football match and have a night in a hotel but as he is an ex it seems like it is far too extravagant and expensive.

Something like chocolates/wine/book doesnt really seem like the right gift. I really want to get him something a bit special that isnt an everyday kind of gift. I'm really stuck here and any inspiration would be appreciated. Budget of around 50€ I think would be appropriate.

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NotTheGrinchAgain · 14/01/2022 20:00

How about a gift voucher for a good local cinema, he could take DC to watch something

AnguaResurgam · 14/01/2022 20:04

How old are the DC?

Could you get tickets for them all to go together a special fixture? Or some other special event? (Snag being that there's never much on in Jan/Feb)

Does he have a favourite tipple and is there an ultra recherche version of it?

Santaisstilleatingmincepies · 14/01/2022 20:06

Not sure tbh. I often imagine sending my exh a grenade...

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Crimpnwave · 14/01/2022 20:08

Voucher for an activity is a good idea I'll have to see what options we have around us. Our son is only 3 so not much that he can participate in but Im sure his dad will find a friend to come along instead if I can find an appealing enough activity.

Also ideas for gift vouchers to be used with father and 3 year old son are welcome if anyone has any good suggestions.

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JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 15/01/2022 06:06

Hmm... I really don't think it's your role to cheer him up. Hasn't he got friends and family for that?

Starlightstarbright1 · 15/01/2022 06:16

I find that completely weird.

Getting on and able to co parent absolutely fabulous.

You wanting to spend £50 to cheer him up odd.

GAW19 · 15/01/2022 06:31

I think it's a lovely idea op, I'm the type of person to do the same thing Smile
If it was just something small, could you get a picture of him & DC in a nice frame or canvas? And possibly get your DC to make a little painting or something too, to go with it?

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Crimpnwave · 15/01/2022 06:56

I know most people will find it weird but neither of us have any family so we depend on each otger a lot for childcare and we have worked hard to get to a stage where we can get along well.

I really doubt he will have told any of his friends about what is going in.

At the end of the day if ex is unhappy that is going to effect my son too so I'm happy to try and do something to make him happy for a while.

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