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Christmas

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A Christmas moral dilemma - should I give him the present I want???

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:25

I bought dp a big present but I want it myself.. I really really really want it myself but it was quite pricey and can't afford to buy anything else. What should I do? Keep it for myself and just give him stocking fillers (I'll look like a w*nker) or give it to him or ask him for the money and so he can give it me as my present (that will ruin his surprise though) AAAARRRGGGGHHHHHHH could I be so selfish?

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oranges · 06/12/2006 19:28

give it to him then use it yourself all the time? Would that work?

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:30

yes if I insisted he keep it at my house but I want my own name on it I don't want to have to compromise.

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oranges · 06/12/2006 19:31

i'd say keep it unless you think he would love it as much as you and get him something else. not sure about asking money for it.

oranges · 06/12/2006 19:32

am intrigued now what it is...

SherlockLGJ · 06/12/2006 19:32

Sorry

But he has been really making an effort lately, give it to him.

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:33

It's an xbox 360

Hope he doesn't read my posts!

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:33

he has been making a blinding effort lately. He does deserve a lovely present

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Carmenere · 06/12/2006 19:35

Oh Mascara! An Xbox! Honestly. Just give it to him.

dmo · 06/12/2006 19:37

will be a good excuse to visit him more

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:39

I'm such a child I really want it but I think he would really like it have bought about 4 games as well

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hatwoman · 06/12/2006 19:41

any chance of dropping large hints that you'd like a wii for your birthday? then you'll have one at each house?

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MascaraOHara · 06/12/2006 19:44

He wants a WII, I didn't know that til yesterday and I'd already bought the xbox. He's never been a gamer... I'm the more gadgety one

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hatwoman · 06/12/2006 19:49

is there someone very kind and generous in your life who might consider giving you money for christmas? eg parents? that you could then go and spend on worthwhile stuff like electronic games (ie get him a wii and keep the x-box)

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MascaraOHara · 07/12/2006 13:27

Not going to be able to get a Wii they're sold out everywhere. I think he's going to buy a TV for my bedroom (against my better judgement but I figure both gifts can be considered for both of us). I don't like to have a TV in the bedroom but he's wanted one for ages.

He still doesn't know what he's got.. I'm really looking forward to Christmas day!

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hatwoman · 07/12/2006 16:16

are wiis really all sold out? I wanted one for dh. have i left it too late?

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