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Which way around would you give presents?

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imonthehunt · 02/10/2026 21:08

I’ve got one ‘main’ gift for DP’s big birthday, then a bag of smaller gifts. Is it better to give him the main present first or make that the finale?

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Yogafiend · 02/10/2026 21:09

Big present has to be the last one!!

IdLikeToBelieveItsTrue · 02/10/2026 21:09

I’d go small first then finale. Otherwise all the small ones are a bit of an anticlimax even if they’re lovely. Whereas if you go small first, it’ll either feel like a build up or just appreciation for the lovely gifts then a big surprise!

strongswan · 02/10/2026 21:10

Small first and big as the finale, that’s the way I always do it.

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Sprig1 · 02/10/2026 21:24

Let him choose.

imonthehunt · 02/10/2026 21:27

My instinct was small and then big, but then I’m worried the big one will be anticlimactic and there’s nothing else.

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fumingrightnow1 · 02/10/2026 21:31

Always save best for last. This is why you have dessert after your main and not before

imonthehunt · 02/10/2026 21:32

fumingrightnow1 · 02/10/2026 21:31

Always save best for last. This is why you have dessert after your main and not before

😂 I always think the starters are the best!

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DilemmaDelilah · 03/10/2026 08:38

Just give him all of them and let him choose!

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