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Does anyone have ideas about presents for the man who has everything?

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Purringkittenmama · 06/09/2013 14:31

Can anyone help me with my current dilemma? Please? I'm in a fairly new relationship (3 months) with a man who appears to be rather richer than me.It's his birthday soon, and while I don't want to appear stingy, I don't have heaps of spare cash. Any ideas for suitable presents?

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Cailinsalach · 06/09/2013 14:35

Bake him a birthday cake.

MrsDavidBowie · 06/09/2013 14:37

Wrap yourself up.

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Purringkittenmama · 06/09/2013 15:50

With the cake? But seriously, thanks- will do both!

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absentmindeddooooodles · 06/09/2013 15:52

I had this with dp. Had noooo idea so made a nice meal. Baked a cake and purchased some rather more flattering underwear than my usual mismatched lot :)

I think I got him a book...something funny type thing about his proffession. He seemed to appreciate the evening Grin

educatemeplease · 06/09/2013 15:53

Take him out for dinner - you make all the decisions about where and when etc so he doesn't have to, make it a surprise. That's always something I appreciate (I also went out with a millionaire for a while and he liked it when I did this for his birthday (although to be fair he was just a really kind guy and would probably have said that any way).

Trills · 06/09/2013 16:01

Take him to an "activity"? A play or a comedy thing or a museum or something. (recommendations depend on where you live)

For example I know DP would love to go see HMS Belfast

AFishWithoutABicycle · 06/09/2013 16:02

Turn up naked, bring food.

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Purringkittenmama · 06/09/2013 16:48

Shock Not too sure about that...Blush But maybe Confused. Maybe food/cake/ trip out safe optionSmile

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LemonDrizzled · 06/09/2013 16:52

My DP would enjoy a trip arranged to go up something high with a view. I am thinking about The Shard for his birthday. He likes TV towers, high buildings and pointing things like the Eiffel Tower...
(well it works for us Blush)

Bedtime1 · 06/09/2013 16:54

How much money do you have to spend? Also a good idea for food is the m and s dine in meals for two. Yummy and not too expensive .

overmydeadbody · 06/09/2013 16:55

Does he have a Raspberry Pi? Most of the men I know either have one or want one. I think they are about £35 and very cool if you are into computers or software.

I make my DP things like last year I made him a wallet, are you at all creative?

oscarwilde · 06/09/2013 17:02

Expensive 15 yr old whiskey?
Any clue as to his likes/dislikes/type of employment/interests and ideal budget

TweedWasSoLastYear · 06/09/2013 17:51

Agent Provoceteur + Beer + Hotel room service .- most men are simple creatures and there is no point in overthinking this .
3 months is quite new and in my admitadly limited expereince this ticks most of the boxes

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Purringkittenmama · 06/09/2013 18:13

Hmmm you could be right. But I like all of the ideas- I just want him to think that I've considered him, but I agree, it's probably the obvious things which are the best!

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