What to get the man who wants nothing

[LizzeyBenett]

So my other half says there's nothing he wants 🙄 my problem is it's his birthday the 14th and then Christmas ! It's our first Christmas living together and I'm absolutely at a loss I e got 3 thoughtful presents he will like so that's his birthday done but I haven't a single thing or idea for Christmas please help , I've got him smelly stuff and skincare honestly what else can you buy men that they will appreciate 😅

Cooking class you could both attend?

a tasting course for either beer or wine depending on his tastes.

Weekend away
Theatre
Other night out tickets
Beer subscription
Magazine subscription
Amazon Alexa
Personalised chilli bottle/travel mug

Is he into motorsport and/or Music?

Is there anything that he needs like a good waterproof coat for commuting or something?

Get him to choose what he'd like and order it.

It's a PITA having a birthday so close to Christmas.

@Killerqueen2244 not really he hates concerts gets a bit anxious and not into motor sport I'm at a loss it's so hard. I also out did myself last year so I can't top
It no matter what I do

Eek! That’s a difficult one!! Does he enjoy different types of alcohol? Is he an animal lover? Errrr if the budget allows maybe something like a Barbour jacket?!

I feel your pain, whilst my husband has lots of interests he earns much more money than me so I’m always having to think of a present that he wouldn’t buy himself as opposed to couldn’t buy himself!

I'm watching with interest for my husband, it's so tough.

This year I'm also in the same boat with my brother

Does he really mean ‘nothing’ or is he implying that you really should be able to think of something fantastic for him. Does he buy you gifts?

My DH & I don’t exchange gifts, thee is nothing we want or need so why spend money for the sake of it?

@Ragwort he means there isn't anything he 'wants' and to make it worse he is so good and thoughtful with my gifts .

Oh its so difficult. My DH has his birthday and Christmas close together too. I've bought his Christmas present on a 30% off black Friday deal (AllSaints leather jacket), but have no clue for his birthday the week after next. Maybe I'll just take him out for a posh dinner.

Buy yourself something instead what you want and need. He won't mind, get him fish and chips in january to open.

A book?
Tokens for meals out/events/trips to the cinema?
'Doing things' together rather than 'getting things'.
Magazine subscription?

Lego? There's some amazing adult kits available now. Alexa and gadgets.

Now tv voucher £99 for movies and entertainment for the year?

A surprise trip somewhere.

Tickets to an event - comedy show? Cinema vouchers?

I feel your pain. My DP is so difficult to buy for.

He isn't materialistic at all. Not into clothes, books, gadgets, alcohol or anything really.

We are due a baby soon so holidays and days out are limited. Even then he's more a stay at home kind of guy, if I suggest going somewhere he is more than happy to go but i feel like if I bought him something like that it wouldn't really be a present for him.

You mentioned that you outdid yourself last year - can you say what this was to give as an idea to the sort of thing he really likes?

Consumables! Food or drink products he normally uses but much better quality.

My husband is a nightmare to buy for. It’s very budget dependent but good presents have been
City breaks
A picture for his office wall
Framed photos of children for his offices
A man’s windproof umbrella from Farlowes
A waterproof and fleece long coat for watching rugby in.
Neoprene gloves for swimming in winter
Theatre tickets with a hotel in London
‘Designer’ socks and notebooks.
Jo Malone scent

Things my DH is getting this year:

Theatre tickets (we're not big theatre goers, but this is a show we've both wanted to see for years, and it happened to be on tour near us)
A man bag (he actually asked for this)
Andrew Ridgely book
New Book of Dust
Magnetic wristband for screws (thanks MN)
A gardeners tool belt
Pants and socks
A wildlife camera for the garden

In previous years:
Various headphones
Apple HomePod thing
Various other Apple devices
Jumpers
Washbags (last year I filled it with his usual toiletries too)

Ok so I went ahead and booked 2 nights away with a tour of a brewery here with a tasting of the beer he drinks it's a staycation in a different part of the country so hopefully he likes it

Sounds perfect!

I got mine a weekend away last year. Which worked out well as also a present for me .
This year is a festival ticket.