What do you buy for a woman who doesn't want or need anything

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The woman is me. My birthday is coming up (not a big one) and my DH is asking me what I'd like. We tend to just tell each other so it's something wanted. I genuinely can't think of a thing this year and actually get fed up of just having 'stuff' around cluttering up the house. Any ideas?

DH and I moved to tickets plus fancy dinner for our birthdays. He’s got some stuff this year but he really needs it, it’s a fancy replacement of what he’s got before.
All our friends moved to experiences as well: Art classes, photo shoots, massages, colour consultation, animal sanctuary visit, boat trip, weekend at the Lake District/ Italy/ France/ Iceland etc etc

Probably ask to have dinner in one of the many restaurants I save on Instagram and never do anything about.

A nice hotel stay.

Top up of my favourite perfume.

I'd be happy with a lovely bottle of olive oil too. I'd get a lot of enjoyment from it. 😅

theatre tickets

I just ask for vouchers these days. There will always be something I want eventually from the likes of John Lewis or something. Or meal voucher or massage.

A small pair of binoculars or some new walking trousers. But maybe that's just me 😄.

I would like an amazon voucher for my kindle

John Lewis voucher for random make up

Waterstones voucher for actual books

a pub lunch/drinks

a berry bros voucher for wine (if the gift giver is feeling flush)

a bottle of Laurent Perrier rose champagne (as above)

Why is the default option on here a spa fucking day? I went on one once and was bored rigid. They’re not for everyone. I’d rather have cheese.

Am I the only woman who detests the very word Spa?! Shudder.

Tickets to a theatre/ concert/ comedian/ musical
and/ or a meal at your favourite restaurant.
Flower delivery and new vase
Framed photo/ painting or similar

A manicure.
A recipe box (that you choose and he cooks).
Afternoon tea.
Cinema tickets for you and a friend plus snacks voucher.
Magazine subscription.
Cocktail class.

Massage or facial voucher
New pajamas
New luxury bed linen
Scented candles

Or a voucher for your usual hairdresser/ beauty salon
Personally the thought of a spa day makes me shudder!

I understand what you mean, OP, because ‘stuff’ isn’t really my thing either. For example, no matter how expensive or exclusive it is, I still don’t want a bloody designer handbag. Experiences, however are much more acceptable. So how about…

A weekend in a posh hotel somewhere interesting you haven’t been before?
Dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant? Maybe one in France?
Afternoon tea at the Ritz or Claridges?
Theatre / concert / ballet tickets?
Chelsea flower show?
Wimbledon tickets?

Just 'save' the present opportunity for when you actually do want something. You're can collect on the present you're 'owed' from your DH at a future time.

Tickets for a midsummer nights dream in Stratford and a night in a hotel . That's what I got DH for Christmas and it was amazing

Art or an experience

If you don't want stuff.have a birthday day out anywhere you fancy then have lunch/dinner.

If my DH bought me any of this stuff I'd assume he had completely lost all interest in me

Couldn't agree more with you.

OP, do you like cooking? a subscription to Good Food Magazine?

Or Which magazine....no, its not all white goods and tech, its SO varied now, I always really relish it every month, when it pops through the letter box.

I'd go for a night away somewhere like bath and go for dinner and drinks

I knew it'd be worth posting here. Some great ideas, thank you all! I love the idea of a flower subscription. And all the experiences sound fab (although I'm not sure I'm brave enough for a Welsh zip line!) The vouchers for a facial have reminded me that I'm long overdue.

I'll look into this. Our street definitely needs more trees

I keep an Amazon wish list for books, but I do read a lot. Books can be passed on, so no long term clutter. I like proper silk thermals and undies from Patra, they are really pricy so would never buy for myself. I love bulbs in pots.

I would but we still celebrate the birthdays much more so for the children. They love the excitement of our birthdays just as much as their own.

Actually I would like some really nice bone china mugs, ours are quite scruffy!