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What did you get from your boyfriend/ partner/ husband/ wife for Christmas?

156 replies

scoobydoo1971 · 25/12/2021 12:31

Tell me the good, the bad and the ugly...or the nothing at all, as in my case. Cheer me up as I've had a terrible year. My boyfriend got me...zilch, not even a card...unless you count a text message wishing me Happy Christmas. I am not materialistic and keep Christmas celebrations low-key, but a gesture would have been nice and he isn't struggling financially. He is walking the plank very soon, as I have had a very hard year filled with the sort of horror that could fill a decade of Eastenders episodes. I only have room for an independent thinker who makes an effort on ship Scooby. I'm not upset about it, just resolved to make changes. At least my kids, and family friend's were kind and thoughtful today. I hope you are all having a nice day!

OP posts:
Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 25/12/2021 14:27

@AgentProvocateur you need to tell us!

Clarice99 · 25/12/2021 14:33

@bloodywhitecat Flowers Big hug xx

No gifts by mutual agreement. We don't want/need anything as we buy things throughout the year.

StrawbRhi · 25/12/2021 14:34

A fluffy bardot jumper, a scrabble score sheet book (with a promise to play with me for a change!) some silver stud earrings, a Bosch hand blender, a Fitbit Versa 2 and some PJs for my awkward body shape.

It seems like a lot but we've had some awful times over the last 5 years and he really checked out of raising a family and maintaining a relationship. He's now been in therapy for a year and is really trying to make amends for previous years gifts of 4kg of the same biscuit and scanty lingerie 3 sizes too small.

36degrees · 25/12/2021 14:36

2 new tyres and some other stuff to get my car through its MOT.
I got him a new belt and 40 entries into the Omaze thing.

ToastCosILoveIt · 25/12/2021 14:38

@bloodywhitecat, so sorry, sending love, I hope your Christmas is peaceful.

Buildingthefuture · 25/12/2021 14:42

My DH is utterly crap at buying presents….for everyone but me! I’m lucky because he nails it every year and this year is no exception. Mind you one of my favourites this year is a stocking filler gift - a 1000 piece dog jigsaw Smile

RedRobyn2021 · 25/12/2021 14:43

@LaBellina what a beautiful watch, I love it

furbabymama87 · 25/12/2021 14:44

Sorry he's done that OP. That's so shit. My DH got me a book of my favourite person, nice pyjamas and big Lush box.

Winterlove · 25/12/2021 14:44

Some beautiful pyjamas, a lovely new water bottle I’d been admiring, bubble bath and some books.

Helpstopthepain · 25/12/2021 14:46

@bloodywhitecat I’m so sorry. Do you have anyone with you today? Sending lots of love to you.

RedRobyn2021 · 25/12/2021 14:49

My partner got me an electric bike, it was second hand but he's completely renovated it. New wheels, paint job, new seat, new handle bars, he's put a new battery on it too. A little basket for the front and space to put my baby on the back.

He's been getting back slightly later from work quite a bit lately, I thought he was just really busy but I guess he's been getting the bike ready

Really touched and excited to use it

You deserve better OP

wishingitwasspring · 25/12/2021 14:55

@bloodywhitecat

Life is so cruel and unfair to some. I hope you find some peace and love today

Xx

Marineboy67 · 25/12/2021 14:56

I got my gf a woolen M&S cardigan some posh earl grey tea and ear rings, I got a new phone case and £40.
Being Jewish I never really do crimbo but sometimes it's nice to participate.

Doodlepipset · 25/12/2021 15:01

Well considering he hates Xmas and has been a miserable shit. As he snores on the other sofa. But at least I have wine. He brought me some smellies and a personilised plaque from the kids. It reads mum loves 🍷wine haha. Happy Xmas all 🤪

Simonjt · 25/12/2021 15:04

I’ve been very spoiled, he got me some Rory Dobner framed tiles of all our initials, even the dog and cat, plus a space for the next member of this chaotic little clan.

He is the king of gift giving.

tigerbread11 · 25/12/2021 15:07

I'm sorry he didn't get you anything, that's rubbish!

My dh got me the eyeshadow I wore at our wedding in April. We do token gifts and I send him the link for what I want as it's safer that way Xmas Grin

caringcarer · 25/12/2021 15:11

Kudd.ly heated slippers, a book, Maltesers, a fleece hoodie, bits in stocking a couple of rollerball refills, hair mask, phone holder for car, vanilla air fresh for car, selection pack, leg pillow, Flowers.

HaggisBurger · 25/12/2021 15:11

My new bf of 5 months got my a beautiful Liberty velvet cushion that is really “me” and some posh soap. I was really touched as they were thoughtful and I had no idea what kind of gift buyer he would be. Gifts mean a lot to me … not for the £ but for what they say about how you are valued by a partner. I got him a simarly thoughtful gift tho I spent less (found it hard to judge what to spend )

We also spent the weekend together last weekend and did a whole mini Christmas that was really lovely.

MintMe · 25/12/2021 15:29

The Dave Grohl book
Dolce Gusto mocha pods which sounds a terrible present but was actually a very thoughtful gift as it's all I drink and you cannot buy them for love nor money - I think he got them from EBay!
A Neom candle
The Phoebe Waller Bridge Fleabag Edinburgh gin
A scamp & dude hoodie

Cornishclio · 25/12/2021 15:31

My husband is great at presents although I do have a wish list so he gets from that but a few surprises too. So this year I have two tops (right size, style and colour) perfume set, puzzle, adult Lego and five books. I bought him two pairs trousers and a shirt, a book, a new tool and a painting by numbers set. Both very pleased.

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 25/12/2021 15:41

A beautiful Meng hand painted silk Kimono, a pair of Chanel earrings, some laura mercier body lotion, some slip hair ties, some moomin mugs amd bowls, cashmere socks and lots of bits and bobs. He’s a keeper!

TowandaForever · 25/12/2021 15:49

@RedRobyn2021

My partner got me an electric bike, it was second hand but he's completely renovated it. New wheels, paint job, new seat, new handle bars, he's put a new battery on it too. A little basket for the front and space to put my baby on the back.

He's been getting back slightly later from work quite a bit lately, I thought he was just really busy but I guess he's been getting the bike ready

Really touched and excited to use it

You deserve better OP

I would have loved that!
DSGR · 25/12/2021 15:54

2 Reiss jumpers i wanted
Hotel Chocolat, smelliest and booze as surprises.
We agree not to go over £50 as surprises each

CrimbleCrumble1 · 25/12/2021 16:18

A lovely dressing gown which I chose and ordered.
A beautiful Pandora necklace and some earrings. I’ve never had this jewellery before and I really like it.
A big toiletry set.
I’m very happy.

wendywoopywoo222 · 25/12/2021 16:44

Partner did good this year.

A where's the unicorn search and hide book.
Take the slow road book of camper van journeys in England and Wales and an ordinance survey great British treasure hunt book.