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Present from Anne summers

37 replies

JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 16:34

Ok, been seeing a fella for about 6 weeks, he said he's going xmas shopping tomorrow and is going into Anne Summers for my present. They probably do some nice stuff but I know they do some crazy stuff too. There is no way I'm dressing up in something ridiculous for anyone! Although I love nice undies, I'd rather pick them myself. How can I delicately tell him? We are both late 40's if that makes any difference

As I haven't known him long I was going to get him a nice cheese board, and possibly some smellies.

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OhNoNearlyCrimbo · 13/12/2013 16:38

It might be a 'toy' :D

All good fun at the beginning of a new relationship, get him a ridiculous onesie from Primark!

CogitoErgoSometimes · 13/12/2013 16:41

LOL! Sorry... but I'm imagining Christmas Day when he's all Hmm unwrapping his cheeseboard and you're all Blush & choking on your Harveys Bristol Cream because someone knocked your parcel and it's buzzing away under the tree!!!

I have a boyfriend like him :) Has an unhealthy obsession with lace and elastic on me and has to be slapped down, sent to a cold shower or pointed in the direction of something comfy from M&S. Good luck though.

Jan45 · 13/12/2013 16:43

Treat it as a joke, wait and see, you never know, you might like it!

SirChenjin · 13/12/2013 16:46

I'm obviously not as nice as you lot, 'cos I would be telling him straight that I prefer M&S underwear. Ann Summers is a present to himself Grin

LEMisafucker · 13/12/2013 16:50

Anne summers undies are tacky and poor quality, im as open minded as they come but if my main present came from there i would be pretty pissed off

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JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 16:51

I would love something from m&s, something supportive lol. And yes, SirChenjin Anne Summers is definitely a present for himself, how can I tell him without him thinking he's an old perv?

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TheSparklyPussycat · 13/12/2013 16:55

Oh go along with it, OP! Let him surprise you Grin

SirChenjin · 13/12/2013 16:56

I suppose it depends where your relationship is - if you're doing the deed 3 times a night Envy then maybe tell him you'll come to AS with him after Christmas, but if he's looking for some gift ideas you'd love X, Y or Z. If you're not at 'that' stage then tell him M&S undies are much nicer? I would be pissed off too if my main present came from AS

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JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 17:07

I've only known him about 6 weeks so we're at the "just having a nice time stage" sex is really good though, better than a lot of blokes I've been with and i really fancy him, don't know if I want it to be serious yet, what i do know is I don't want a flipping present from AS, I think I'll just go with it, but if it's really tacky I'll feel like a right fool, I'm 47 fgs!

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Jan45 · 13/12/2013 17:11

Please do one thing, come back and tell us what it was?

Branleuse · 13/12/2013 17:12

ann summers have some gorgeous stuff thats not tacky.

They do also have some terrible stuff.

just tell him, it better not be anything frilly and tacky mister!

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JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 17:36

I'm just going to leave it but I will be back on boxing day to let you know!
I'm praying it's not pvc x

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feelingvunerable · 13/12/2013 18:53

I paid a visit to Ann Summers the other week and found that the clothing had come a long way since the last party I attended.

There was quite a lot of decent stuff in there tbh.

I'd go with it, at least he is showing an interest in that department!

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JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 19:49

Aw bugger, I text him "How will yo know what I like?" this was his reply word for word ..
"That's the surprise of a xmas gift, (smiley face) Crotchless knickers are always a good call I think (winky face) xx Could get you matching bullets (another winky face) xxx

not even sure what that means, unless he knows I'm going to shoot him

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SirChenjin · 13/12/2013 19:57

You lucky, lucky lady Grin

Dontlaugh · 13/12/2013 20:03

If he's inclined towards such items, I'd drop some gentle hints about Agent Provocateur, Myla, or Coco de la Mer. If you're going to attempt the wild thing in exotic underwear, it may as well be silk. Hth.

Bogeyface · 13/12/2013 20:15

I agree that this gift is for him, so I would be inclined to say to him "Well you are getting yourself a present from AS, what are you getting for me?!"

If put it like that then he might get the hint. If he doesnt then a straight "I really dont like AS stuff, but M&S do some nice things :)"

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JackieBauer · 13/12/2013 20:16

Aw thank you Sir and Dontlaugh, I'm going to have a look at some sites now and maybe drop hints about nicer things

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Bogeyface · 13/12/2013 20:16

Ewwwwww!!!!

Bullets are (I think) little vibros. Yuck yuck yuck!

Two options.

Reply with "If you do, I will dump you" or "I dont thinks it working out, you are dumped" :o

Dontlaugh · 13/12/2013 20:27

I should add if one present is underwear, then it goes without saying the main present is jewellery.

WhoNickedMyName · 13/12/2013 20:34

Tell him you're getting his present from Ann Summers too... An extra large butt plug and some anal beads and you can't wait to try them out on him.

Actually I prefer Bogey's response.

SirChenjin · 13/12/2013 20:44

Grin at Bogey

He is generally a nice bloke? Not sure how I would have felt if any of my BFs or DH had presented me with something crotchless and little vibros for a Christmas present after 6 weeks -run a mile, probably! Hopefully he's just winding you up and will come up with something lovely for you on the day Smile

redundantandbitter · 13/12/2013 20:45

He's having you on hopefully

Be brave, hold the texts and pray for M&S

VelvetSpoon · 13/12/2013 20:56

Some AS stuff isn't that bad to be fair - I'd not be impressed with anything pvc though. Personally I'd be quite pleased with any present after only 6 weeks, I've been seeing someone since the start of Oct, and whilst I've bought him a little 'token' present, I'm certainly not expecting one back :)

stargirl04 · 13/12/2013 20:57

Whonickedmyname thanks for the laugh - that is really funny!