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To ask what you've bought your other half for Christmas?

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NotMyOriginalName1 · 08/12/2018 22:15

He took DS out Christmas shopping today and after a lot of badgering on my part told me he'd got me seven things in total for Christmas.

Aside an xbox game I've got him I don't know what to get, I wasn't expecting him to get me so much.

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NotUmbongoUnchained · 08/12/2018 22:16

A new car Grin

I wrote his off the other week Blush

Didntwanttochangemyname · 08/12/2018 22:18

Swimming trunks, and some nice undies (for me to wear, not him!)
He asked for the trunks and the undies are a surprise. I'm on the hunt for something else too but I've no idea what to get!

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NotMyOriginalName1 · 08/12/2018 22:18

@NotUmbongoUnchained you've blown my xbox game well out of the water Grin

He says he isn't buying to receive but I can't possibly just give him the one thing if he's made such an effort.

I thought we were focusing on DS this Christmas and I'd have been happy with just a small token gift. I feel bad now and am going to have to pop out tomorrow and get him some extra bits Blush

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DSHathawayGivesMeFannyGallops · 08/12/2018 22:28

Boozy Chocs & Cinnamon chocs from hotel chocolat, a Kelly Brook calendar (he buys me topless Scotsmen so we're equal and it's done in jest) and a generous(ish) voucher from Edward Sexton.

He's also got a just after Christmas birthday, where I'm buying his dinner (he doesn't know, it's a surprise with his friends) & giving him a voucher for his tailors & £10 voucher for Charles Tyrwhitt (something else fell through). Expensive Bugger he is, but I love him & he spoils me!

meepmoop · 08/12/2018 22:30

I've got him a fancy bottle of bourbon, fire tv stick and an echo dot

RosemarysBush · 08/12/2018 22:30

Socks, pjs and fancy glasses case. Oh and a choc orange. He’s just bought himself a laptop and nice headphones so I think he’s had enough 😆

NotMyCircusMonkeys · 08/12/2018 22:31

A Nintendo Switch! He really wants one but we've been saving for a house so he hasn't really had that kind of money spare. I earn a fair bit more than him so thought I'd treat him. He's going to be so surprised and will absolutely love it Grin

homeishere · 08/12/2018 22:31

Some basmati rice from waitrose (we normally buy the Aldi version)

Bigonesmallone3 · 08/12/2018 22:33

An echo dot and molton brown shower gel pack so far

JustfiedandAncient · 08/12/2018 22:34

Star wars Micro Machines Blush

tinyvulture · 08/12/2018 22:35

Too much! All cheap stuff tho. Books, CDs, DVDs (all second hand do not much money). We are a newish relationship, tho old friends, so I still have lots of ideas for things he'd like. If we are still together by next year, I'll have run out by then.....

NorksAreMessy · 08/12/2018 22:36

Nuffink....and I don’t want not nuffink neither!

We do presents for birthdays, but Christmas is just too much, plus have just bought an old house, and have been married since forever

MabelFurball · 08/12/2018 22:38

@homeishere - Ha ha ha ha ha best answer of the night.

blibblibs · 08/12/2018 22:39

Hoodie, playstation game, Pjs, lego, selection of fudge and box of 7 chilli sauces. Oh and a watch.
Game was the most expensive thing but no one else buys us presents so like to have a few things for him to open.

WillowUfgood · 08/12/2018 22:39

Couple of Funko Pops (we both collect them), car stereo he asked for, big Deadpool canvas and a USB shaped like a guitar for his stocking.

Oysterbabe · 08/12/2018 22:39

Booze
Wallet
Swim shorts

CurbsideProphet · 08/12/2018 22:41

A personalised bottle opener, a grow your own chilli plant set, pyjamas, and a framed print of a football ground (the team he supports). I'll probably also get him a nice shirt. Nothing exciting, but things that he will like / use.

MrsBungle · 08/12/2018 22:44

A pair of Levi’s
Cards against humanity game
Gin
I know I’ve hidden one other thing that escapes me at the moment

tinytemper66 · 08/12/2018 22:44

Walking boots and an upfront payment on new phone which reduces the monthly payments.
Plus some bits and pieces.

ohtheholidays · 08/12/2018 22:44

So far I've got him 4 pairs of jeans,a shirt,2 t-shirts and a jumper,a pair of shoes and a pair of trainers(the trainers he'd been looking at but hadn't treated himself to)some new pj's and socks and 2 football tops for the team he supports,1 is the new shirt and the other one is a retro one from when they had a big win.

I'm also buying him a new coat,some designer boxers,a book he wants,a lock box filled with rum and treats he likes to eat and bits for his stocking.

I know he'll tell me off but he'll love everything that I've bought him and he always spoils me so I want to spoil him back.

MrsBungle · 08/12/2018 22:45

Bill Bailey tickets!!

Athena51 · 08/12/2018 22:45

Clothes, a blue ray and a CD set that he wanted and a massive box of Bendicks mint chocolate (which is good of me because mint chocolate is the devil's own food).

It's decent haul and he'll be happy with it Smile

fitflopqueen · 08/12/2018 22:47

new wellies & a digital music storage system.

ShinyTooth · 08/12/2018 22:48

A relaxation treatment, a fire poker (not a euphemism!) and wine.

ivyjames · 08/12/2018 22:49

Tickets for The Ashes at the Oval.
Socks!
Electric razor.
Jaffa cakes Smile