Comments on: How are you about receiving gifts from your guy?

By: portrait painting gifts

portrait painting gifts — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:17:00 +0000

Good question. But I’d like to share a secret which I’ve noticed when I was still staying in a ladies dormitory. I have a roommate who is – hope she won’t read this – a certified gold digger. She won’t go out with her boyfriend unless the guy gives him some gift. For ordinary dates, the boyfriend is required to give him some roses. And mind you, each gift should be something different from what were given before. Wow!

By: Tolken

Tolken — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:05:51 +0000

From a guys point of view, you know we aren’t as emotional about gifts I guess, it could be useless or even useful we still may never use it or wear it.

We are a fairly basic beast…

By: NYSharon

NYSharon — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:25:16 +0000

I have always accepted graciously at the time of gift giving, since the person who bought it made an effort. Then later I might say, “you know I really loved it but I am not so sure it is right for me. I wouldn’t want you to have spent money on something that may not be so useful to me, would you mind if I exchanged it? Would like to come along and help me pick out something else?” I also have befriended the sales staff at the local jewelry store/favorite clothing store and would make stops there to try things on and point out what I would like. My ex would go there and they would steer him in my direction. My ex was wonderful at the gift thing but it took years of training. His new girlfriend is probably appreciative of that.

By: Bookyone

Bookyone — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:04:26 +0000

Hi DG,

I’m with you. IMHO, one can never ever have too much chocolate.
Best wsihes from bookyone

By: Cupertino

Cupertino — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:34:12 +0000

I guess because I’m a guy, I just don’t fret about “what it means” if I don’t receive special gifts. I know how my sweetie feels about me, and I think she’s as gift-giving-challenged as I am.

I’ve always tried to give gifts that the recipient would like, but I find it hard. My ex was a natural at this; I’m not. It’s easy to say, “Well, if only he’d observe or listen,” but it’s hard for me. Maybe I’m just not observant about such things. I also knew never to buy her jewelry, because she had very picky tastes. If I wanted to get her some, I’d have her pick it out.

Something I got into with one woman I was dating, at least around Christmas: She’d give me a list of things she knew she’d like, and I’d give her a list of things I knew I’d like. We didn’t know what we’d get, but we knew we’d like it. I suppose that takes away some of the mind-reading magic, but it made gift giving and receiving less stressful and more rewarding for both of us.