to think that gifts should be a surprise?

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It seems like many people 'request' gifts and couples send links to each other for the christmas present. What is the point of that?

If i'm going to ask dh to buy me a specific scarf that i have seen and him for a specific shirt, then i can buy my scarf and he can buy his shirt.

Do you tell your dh -or others- what to buy you? Does your dh/dp ask for specific presents?

My husband always asks what I want for birthday/anniversary/christmas. Whilst it is great that I get what I want it is also a bit pants that I don't have a surprise. I have said to him about it, but he would prefer to do it this way.

I'm conscious that this is the second time I've mentioned this this week, (I have no interest to declare - I just think its brilliant) but pinterest is great for this. One of my pinboards is 'wish' where I pin dream items from the small and modest to the downright ridiculous so its like having a gift list out there without having to thrust it in anyones hand.

fatlazy because i'm romantic. I cant help it.
Akandra 2 weeks for a filofax??
Gonzo i love you, have a small surprise from me:
ViviPru that site is fab! Thanks!

53 posts and apart from 3 (i think) the rest think IABU and they don't like surprises. I'm getting paranoid now about all the surprise gifts i've given

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