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What to buy for the man who can afford anything he wants?

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ChaChaChaChanges · 09/11/2024 18:35

My boyfriend is very wealthy. I am not. We don’t live together for practical reasons, and likely never will. We are both in our early 50s. He is also a workaholic so very time poor.

I struggle to find him a Christmas present every year. He’s not at all demanding, and my most successful gifts have been small, elegant, thoughtful items that he hadn’t thought of before - experience type gifts are out because he can’t commit the time.

I’m totally stumped for ideas this year. Can anyone inspire me? Thank you!

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wednesday32 · 09/11/2024 18:50

What is your budget?
if your partner had a free day, how would he choose to spend it? Gardening/reading/going out?
and what are three things he really enjoys?

username7891 · 09/11/2024 19:00

He's early 50s, a workaholic, has everything he needs and no time. 🤔

If he drinks alcohol perhaps a bottle of good wine, champagne or a subscription. A good quality portable mug for when he's on the go.

Tireddadplus · 09/11/2024 19:06

Does he like vinyl by any chance? A thoughtful record he might have enjoyed when younger is an idea. Doesnt have to cost loads…check ebay / discogs. Well rated sellers only.

Really nice corkscrew or a bottle of wine from a year that means something. Also cheaper than you think and will probably never get drunk anyway so doesnt matter!

Out of print books about something he’s interested in? Loads of men get weirdly interested in the past as they get older.

Posh shaving brush and soap?

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JanefromLondon1 · 09/11/2024 19:08

Sex vouchers.

tarheelbaby · 09/11/2024 19:21

Your USP is that you're his OH/GF but he might be v private so perhaps something personal and personalised to remind him of you?
Something for his desk like a special pen or a small notebook/diary? A picture frame with initials and a pic of you both ?
Something intimate but luxury like pants, socks, handkerchiefs, cufflinks, belt that he knows you've given him so he thinks of you every time he uses them? (cufflinks might also spark a wardrobe shuffle and you could give some shirts with suitable cuffs?)
A silly souvenir from an amazing weekend/holiday together?
Voucher to a restaurant to inspire an evening out?

ChaChaChaChanges · 09/11/2024 19:37

You guys are great!

Budget is up to £200.

If he had a day off he’d probably spend it in bed!

He likes walking/hiking, food and drink (wine is a great shout), cinema and film (an Everyman subscription might work), well made personal items like wallets, and clever gadgets. I also really like the out of print book idea.

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wednesday32 · 09/11/2024 20:00

Ooh, based on update I would recommend:
-Everyman membership (£90)
-a vineyard/wine tasting venue near you.
-mulberry wallet

ChaChaChaChanges · 09/11/2024 20:32

Thank you!

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