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What was the last gift your dh / other half bought you?

46 replies

ElektraLOL · 26/02/2019 11:37

Do you ask for things? The reason I ask is that my bf has bought me sets of underwear the last 4 times. 🙄. I know I should be grateful for a present at all but underwear wears out and I have very big boobs and often he gets a slightly too small size. For example he'll get me a 32E because it's the biggest they have but I need a 32G.

I would much rather have jewellery - doesn't have to be expensive!! I don't have much at all anyway do anything like that would be nice.

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ElektraLOL · 26/02/2019 11:38

As in, I don't have much jewellery

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Youmadorwhat · 26/02/2019 11:40

A laptop for college work 😂

Mum2boys1girl · 26/02/2019 11:40

My bf normally buys me trainers clothing or perfume but if he really stuck for getting me something he take me out as surprise and go shopping

OpiesOldLady · 26/02/2019 11:42

An engagement ring!

RiverTam · 26/02/2019 11:42

as a birthday or christmas present, do you mean?

It can be quite random! Last year I got a CD, a glass, a necklace and probably a book.

I sometimes make suggestions otherwise I get what goes through his slightly eccentric mind! I don't mind.

KnobJockey · 26/02/2019 11:42

A haribo mug and a big pack of the haribo hearts from the haribo factory shop as he was driving by. He's never bought me underwear.

MistressDeeCee · 26/02/2019 11:43

A tin of strawberry gin flavoured sweets.

Tell your bf you don't need any more underwear. Then he may use his imagination a bit more.

4 times is a lot, it's a bit objectifying isn't it. I'd have to say no more and no thanks.

BlueMerchant · 26/02/2019 11:45

Hint heavily about a few different things you like. Point out jewellery you like and say how much you'd love a keepsake. Really go overboard so that he gets the message.
Tbh I think I'd personally mention how you love underwear but are between sizes or something and that you'll need to get measured again before buying anymore and you are telling him just incase he had underwear in mind this year. You would hate him to waste his money.

Sarahlou63 · 26/02/2019 11:45

A new potato peeler, pastry brush, yorkshire pudding tin and a set of chopping boards. Well happy Grin

Quietplace19 · 26/02/2019 11:46

Silver/amber earrings as we were on holiday.... Before then perfume, trainers, winter coat, diamonds.... I am very lucky! This was Christmas /valentines/holiday gifts.
I wouldn't be impressed with underwear... I am 30FF so firstly I understand how difficult it is to by underwear but also I'd feel like an object if he just bought me underwear.

BlueMerchant · 26/02/2019 11:46

I got my fav perfume.( Same every year- so expected) and flowers.

anniehm · 26/02/2019 11:48

A weekend in London. He used to buy underwear and usually bought too small (because it was the biggest size they had too)

ImportantWater · 26/02/2019 11:48

For Christmas I got a book he knew I wanted and an MP3 player for the gym which I had also said I wanted. Valentines Day he got me a scented candle from a range I like.
We have been together 20 years though. He did buy me underwear once when we first started going out (knickers and camisole, it was lovely, as I would never have bought it for myself) but also in the early days seemingly bought me bags for every occasion - oh so many bags, for some reason.

Felicia4 · 26/02/2019 11:49

My husband buys me all sorts, sometimes things I wouldn't normally buy for myself but love. Most recent was a fitness watch.
I consider underwear to be a necessity so he wouldn't buy that for me as a gift because he knows that. If I didn't, I'm sure he would. Though not all the time.

ElektraLOL · 26/02/2019 11:55

I always try to buy people different things every time otherwise it looks as if you can't be bothered to put thought in.

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DBML · 26/02/2019 11:57

Mickey Mouse RayBans and a huge ‘Tower of Terror’ artwork.

DBML · 26/02/2019 11:58

Not Tower of Terror sorry...Haunted Mansion 🤦‍♀️

Oldbutstillgotit · 26/02/2019 12:00

My husband buys me flowers every week as he knows I like fresh flowers in the house . He has done this for 30 years and chooses well according to seasons .

Hazelandblue · 26/02/2019 12:38

He bought me lunch on valentines day. For Christmas I fill a basket on amazon and he picks and choses from there and orders it. He loves me to bits but if I let him pick he'd always get it slightly wrong so we've agreed it's best I chose and tell him

Shoxfordian · 26/02/2019 13:01

He bought me flowers, chanel lipstick and mascara and champagne on Valentine's

Tell him its the wrong size and ask if he can exchange it op. Have you told him what size you are? Be straightforward about it. Say you really appreciate him buying you presents but it has to be in x size or you can't wear it.

Monkeybunkey · 26/02/2019 14:20

Wheelie bin stickers while he was waiting for his truck to be serviced yesterday and went into a random shop! Who says romance is dead?!

averystrangeweek · 26/02/2019 14:23

A Kit-Kat Chunky. And very nice it was too Smile

stevie69 · 26/02/2019 14:26

I haven't got a DH or a DP. I have a D Best Friend. The last thing he bought me had Agent Provocateur written on the box. I haven't opened it yet; saving it for when I feel like I need cheering up Smile

DemelzaPoldarksshinerrefiner · 26/02/2019 14:49

I think that a gift of unsolicited underwear every time is a present for himself, not necessarily you. You should reciprocate by buying him pants you want to see him in.
To answer your OP I got a precious stone trinket box that is specific to a place in the world that C’p’n P was visiting in pursuit of his hobby.

AutumnCrow · 26/02/2019 14:51

A knife sharpener. Random gift in all ways.

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