My girlfriend says I'm not really a romantic, I need help?

patrickwon

I have no earthly idea what she means by that, and I would be really grateful if you guys could help me out and give me ideas on how to be a romantic

thanks

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The fact that you're asking this and willing to try is a really good sign.

Women aren't all the same though and we like different romantic acts to make us feel loved. It would be good if you could find out her love language, either by trying to figure it out yourself or getting her to do the 5 love languages quiz if she's willing.

The love languages are

Gifts or gift giving.
Quality time.
Physical/touch.
Affirmation or compliments.
Service

You can read more about them here:

http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/

Once you know what he love language/s are, you can tailor your romantic gestures around them. Is she likes gifts, pick her up some surprise flowers just because you're thinking of her, or if money is an issue even just a flower you picked while out walking that made you think of her because it's "almost as beautiful as she is."

If she likes physical touch, maybe give her a romantic massage and spend an hour or so just focusing on her. Try not to make it about what you might get out of it at the end! :p

Quality time might be putting aside some time just to chat without any distractions, no phone, no computers, no tv. Let her know she's the most important thing to do and you want to be able to focus just on her tonight.

Service - Cook her dinner. This is better done not as a complete surprise but maybe ask her around to your place and say you have a special surprise. When she gets there you have a romantic, home cooked meal laid out. If you can do this complete with candles and a flower on the table you'll get bonus points, but as long as it's clear you've worked really hard to put in extra effort she'll love it.

Affirmation or compliments - The big romantic gesture I can think of for this one would be a speech or poem about how wonderful she is. Close your eyes, think deeply about her and really try to tap into what you love about her. Some guys really struggle to produce something like that even if they do deeply love someone, so if that isn't your style then you can still make her feel loved every day just by giving her some compliment on something she did or the way she looks. For a special compliment you could look at her for a few seconds and say something like "Wow, I just noticed how amazing your eyes look in this light." or something like that. All those times she takes your breathe away, let her know! :)

Ladies 35 and up..What magazines are you more likely to enjoy.?

Bill

A lady friend enjoys getting magazines as a little gift. I know I could ask her, But I'm just trying to get and idea as to what would be a good bet. Any age can answer. The only reason I put and age on is that usaully when this question is asked you get a lot of teen magazine responces and I know that would not work.

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redbook.. it has all the good and juicy sex tips and cool fashion tips and quizes and gossip but for the more mature woman.. instead of the young paris hilton fans

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What should I ask for for my birthday?

Dancer

I'll be turning 14 and my parents asked me to make a list of a few things I'd like for my birthday. I already have an ipod and phone and all that, and I just got a ton of new clothes a month or so ago. Also, I'm having a party so also if you could include some cheaper things I can ask for from my friends. THANKS :)
oh and I'm a girl btw

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So you're asking for a birthday list for a teenage girl?? Easy ;)

At John Lewis, for £25, they do these tiny straighteners and hairdryer travel set.. it's adorable and perfect for a gift from your grandparents.
Think about the year that's upcoming. What will you need that you won't be able to buy yourself?
DVDs: Legally Blonde? Chick flicks?
How about some new furniture for your room?A new bedside table with drawers for your ton of new clothes?
Vouchers for high street shops: River Island, H&M..?
Cath Kidston bag? That's about £40.
in every city there's little shops that sell completely adorable things, usually with cupcakes on them, or cute little earrings. Go in one with a friend, take pictures of everything you like on your phone, get the pictures onto a word document, email to your friends.
Also get your mum/dad/parents to keep in touch with your relatives about your birthday presents so you don't end up with duplicates.

Girlfriend birthday present ideas?

Jack

Hey,

So my girlfriend is going to be 22 on Monday and I'm wondering what to get her! I have a limit of around £50. There is nothing that I know of that she really needs, which is where I'm stuck.. For previous xmas/birthdays something of hers has been broken and I've replaced it for her.. iPod, mobile phone etc. But now all is working!

So what should I buy her? She loves reading books but I couldn't pick one for her.. maybe an Amazon gift card? :S


Thanks.. :p

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She might like these books:

The Vampire Diaries series by L.J. Smith
Eragon series by Christopher Paolini
Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
Vampire Kisses series by Ellen Schreiber
Blue Bloods series by Melissa De La Cruz
Cirque du Freak series by Darren Shan
Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead
The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J. R. Ward (I only recommend this book if you are over the age of 16 and mature)
Night World series by L. J. Smith
Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Angels in Pink by Lurlene McDaniel
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Post Secret by Frank Warren

But if not try making her a homemade dinner, taking her to a movie, making her a card, a poem, take her on a picnic, really anything cute and romantic like that. I would love it if my boyfriend did that. But if she isnt into stuff like that (but most females are) go with the gift card.

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debenhams gift card problem?

lalatata

i recently bought some items on debenhams online and wanted to pay with my gift card the price of the items all together was the exact amount i had on my giftcard, so i went onto the check out page and keyed in my debit card details as it was compulsory and then i put in my gift card pin (the number on the back) and confirmed it, 2 days later i checked my bank account balance and the money has been taken out and i checked my giftcard balance and it is still the same as it was before i bought the items, does anyone know what i've done wrong and how i go about correcting this mistake and getting the money back into my bank account and off of my giftcard , thank you
but there was no alternative it was marked as compulsory all that i could see was a place to put my gift card pin in, which i did but it doesn't seem to have worked

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If you wanted to pay by gift card, there was no need to enter your debit card number as this tells the site that you wish to pay by debit card

debenhams gift vouchers?

natasha

i just have some questions about debenhams gift vouchers . can i buy a brand like wallis from debenhams stores by debenhams gift vouchers because wallis is not a debenhams designer secondly can i spend the gift voucher if i bought it from the store on line and when i can spend it and when it expire

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I think you can buy from any brand in Debenhams as long as it's in Debenhams.
I dont think you can buy online,
and the expiry date is usually about two years after.

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What's the best gift to give to a woman on christmas?

philip w

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a man on christmas?

what woman sings the christmas song...the gift?

Liz S

..it goes and all i need is to hold you..or somrthing like that. thanks!

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Gemlove9 got it half right. The female singer IS contemporary Christian songbird Susan Ashton along with country singer Collin Raye...BUT...it's NOT on any of her albums.

It's found on instrumental pianist Jim Brickman's Christmas album of the same name or on his VISIONS OF LOVE CD or his GREATEST HITS.

If you're more of a country fan, you can find it on various artists compilation "Mary Did You Know?: 17 Inspirational Christmas Songs From Today's Top Country Artists" or Collin's Christmas CD "Christmas : The Gift"

I've linked a non-official video that uses the song as well as several CDs that have it. (If Yahoo! doesn't pull the links for those...)

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Birthday gift for hubby !!?

Q. Hiiee !! My hubby's b'day is coming closer ( its in Dec actually ) . I wanna do something really exciting and unique. Can you suggest any ideas how to celebrate his b'day ? We're living in uk n our families r in india. We just got married b4 5 months so this is gonna be his first b'day with me !! Help me !!
Also, suggest some good birthday gifts to give !!!

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Provide him with the gift of that beaver of yours. Most guys could care less about a Tie, Shirt, Shorts or anything else like that.

The only other kind of gift a man would like for his birthday is you not having any debt and having money in the bank. There's nothing like a woman with good credit and money in the bank (that also is slinging beaver and head).

Need suggestions on some wine gifts for women?

Jenny H

Having a wine theme party for 30 something girls and need some wine related gift ideas besides wine or glasses .

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VacuVins for everyone!! These are great at eeking another day or two out of an open bottle of wine. http://www.vacuvinonline.com/wine/ You can get them at most any place that sells housewares.

Corkscrews. Something decorative and fun makes for a good gift, but something useable might be a better idea. I LOVE my ScrewPull - have had it for decades (!!) and it still works like a charm with no effort whatsoever. Many models and again, readily available http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/en-us/Products/Screwpull/Classic-Corkscrews/TM-110-Table-Model/

Cheese gifts go with wine - either actual cheese, or some fun cheese knives, or some snacky stuff that would go with cheese - capers, truffle honey, quince paste, fancy crackers.

I know you don't want wine as a gift, but here's one that is super fun - it's Sofia sparkling wine and it comes in single serve cans!! And it tastes good!! http://www.franciscoppolawinery.com/ (you have to look at wines --> sofia --> minis)

The Wine Bible is an awesome book to learn about wine. And it's pretty impressive because it is so big and so detailed. Amazon has it for $14, but even locally it shouldn't be expensive http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Bible-Karen-MacNeil/dp/1563054345

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What do woman want..?

Stoker679

I think there is a point in ever manâs life when this question crosses his mind. Unfortunately itâs never under the greatest of circumstances. Iâm a lonely 23 year man whom has steered clear of the dating scene due to the utter complications of the good guy bad guy scenario. I unfortunately am the good guy; raised in a house full of woman I picked up on the emotional rollercoaster that they call âfinding loveâ at a very young age. A kid can only take so my nights watching their loved ones cry themselves to sleep over a man; before putting their little foot down and accepting the challenge of simply finding someone to love enough to give them what they deserve.

As an adult I see that it is much more difficult than that. Iâm not going to bombard you with my relationship stories. For me itâs simple, they all ended very similar to one other. âYouâre too good for meâ, âyouâre going to make some lucky girl very happyâ, and âYouâre too good to be trueâ. Mind you Iâm no saint! Iâm just respectful to their space and feelings. I donât buy them gifts all the time! Only when I fell thatâs its right; that way it means something to them. Iâm not a push over! I fight when itâs something I feel is necessary to fight about.

The only reason I raise this question is due to the fact that out of the five relationships that I have been in. four of them have gone to men that treat them badly. I happen to be friends with one of their boyfriendâs sister and I come to find he cheats on her, fights, and lies to her. I donât get it??? It almost seems as if they like someone to be rude to them. Iâm so confused⦠Is it wrong for me to just want to love someone for who they are? Support them in everything they do and be there for them when called upon? Or am I just thinking too far into this? Should I try being rude for a change see how that turns outâ¦What do woman want?

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Maybe the women you have been dating came from dysfunctional homes. They are not used to being treated with respect. They are unable to treat themselves with respect. The influencing parent has the most influence on a girl/woman. Usually the father. If he is abusive, disrespectful and a cheating moron and the wife/mother was a passive doormat or vice versa then that is the mould or conditioning that has been implanted into the psyche.
Then life comes along to teach us that this is not the way to live.
We are often filled with a false perspective that it is "happier ever after" or the happiness trap. Life is not like this at all and no one is ever perfect, in fact most of us have an idealistic perspective.
What your parents or family did is not what you have to do as an adult. You can choose to live a different life. You your self have been conditioned but just don't know it. You are attracted to certain types of women because.................................
Who do they remind you most of?
What is it you want them to be?
What perspectives do you have that might need tweeking a bit?
Did you feel loved as child?
Did you feel abandoned as a child?
Did you have unrelenting standards to live up to?
Were you emotionally deprived or abused as a child?
Are you constantly seeking one or more parents love, acceptance and approval?
Most young women don't see the comparisons to their home life to their adult life choices.
This only comes about when you have become older and had a few challenges to work through before it becomes clear and you gain wisdom.
I speak from my own life experiences. I'm mature aged now.
I met my ex husband when I was just 16 and had just started my first job. I believed in love at first sight and happily ever after scenarios.
Of course I chose the wrong man ( a rebel with addictions and bad attitude) to hook up with. I eloped at age 19 when it was a very outrageous thing to do. I got pregnant. He did not want the baby. I had to beg my parents for some money to get an abortion because I could not bare to be separated from him. I stayed with him for 23 years. We married after living together for 4 years. I had several miscarriages and then had two sons who are young adults now. I divorced the man 12 years ago because once I reached my late 30's I began to re-evaluate my life. I was terribly lonely in my marriage (he was hardly home much and addicted to pot and not good at handling money) and I was always meeting his needs while mine were ignored. It was an ugly separtion and divorce process. I've started my life over and while I don't have much and I'm single and content to be free of all the wretchedness. End of story.

Nothing wrong for wanting to love someone for who they are.
It shows a nice acceptance level that is not based solely on looks, money, status all of which are superficial aspects.
However, supporting destructive behaviour is not healthy.
It is not your job to fix them. This is their path and their lessons to learn.
You need to detach from this sort of person or crowd of misfits who don't understand integrity nor how to behave properly.
You are wasting your time here. You can't fix this one.
Try charitable groups or community groups who have good folk who volunteer to serve the wider community.
Environmental or Conservation groups also attract a better class (hate the word) of people who can distinguish between right and wrong.
Don't be rude and disrespectful. You lower yourself to the gutter.
Just continue to be your good self.
You got to ask yourself why you keep being attracted to drama queens. Maybe attractiveness but they are soooo screwed up inside. I could tell you the answer...however, you need to figure it out for yourself. Once you do, you can then make better choices in the type of women you become involved with and who not to get involved with.
A relationships book written by Dr Barbra De Angilis titled "Are you the one for me" is a good read and helps put things into proper perspective. Maybe your local library has it or could order it in for you.

Good luck!

Christmas gift for woman in early 50's who has everything and needs nothing?

deer

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Gift certificates work for everyone. Nice department store, dinning out, massage........all good.

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Why do guys like to flash money under your nose but not pay for dinners?

archangelc

It's so annoying that some guys like to show-off how rich they are with sport cars, bling bling watches, latest mobile phone, talks about their latest holiday and purchase.... but won't even pay for dinners or buy you a romantic gift?

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Very ridiculous and rude.

I think guys are jealous of women's sucess these days because of the whole equality movement. It is really weird because the men that use that as an excuse must not really respect women at all. They obviously are bitter about women getting jobs and not being home-makers and supposedly "stealing" their careers. As revenge or some sort of resentment, they feel that they have some right to be a jerk when it comes to paying for sweet gestures. What I want to know, is how these men think that they will ever impress a woman when they act like that. Many women pay for meals all the time. I go to fancy restaurants all the time with my friends because I like to and I have no problem paying. Heck, I sometimes pick up the whole check! But when it is a date, the guy should pay. At least in the beginning. If he "expects" me to pay, he obviously has no respect.

And how is paying for dinner making the woman a prostitute? That would involve sex for money, and if that is what men expect when they buy a girl dinner, they need to learn that is soooooo wrong! We are not objects and we enjoy attention and consideration in the beginning.

If a woman has any self respect, she won't put out just because some guy paid $20 dollars for a dinner. It takes more than that...and I don't mean money.

My BFF sends my young male co-worker gifts, through me. Boundaries are crossed?

Pj

I am 46, my friend Ann in 47, and my male co-worker John is 32. My friend, and my co-worker have never met. In fact, they have never spoken directly to one another. My friend seems to have a crush on my co-worker, but using her mentally challenged daughter as an excuse to buy gifts etc. and saying they are from her daughter. I mean who can resist her daughter? My co worker and I are very close. We've worked with each other for 3 years as city workers in a Finance division. He has recently been promoted and is now also my boss. Hes a nice looking kid, with a great personality, and women swoon over him. We share a big cubicle at work so we joke around, and I do consider him a close friend. We have a lot of silly fun together. But I also play big sister, and I am the first person he comes to when he needs advice. I am happily married, and my husband loves this guy too. We see him out socially, and my husband has worked on repairs at John's house.
A couple months ago, I told my friend Ann, some funny stories John and I joked about and she thought these stories were pretty funny. Since then, I may relay funny messages to John and to Ann from each other that they both mutually reciprocated. Ann's disabled daughter is 20. She functions on a 2nd grade level, and she colored a picture of a zombie for him. I thought it was cute, so I took it to work and gave that to him. Innocent, right? Then came another picture the following week. OK I will take that to him too. Then my friend Ann bought him a magnet and said it was from Nancy to give to John. "ZOMBIES NEED LOVE TOO". I hesitated, but gave it to John. John said "NANCY is a sweetheart-tell her thanks."
Last week Ann called me and knowing I cant get picture messages from her service on my cell, she texted me "send me John's number so I can send him a picture Nancy wants me to send him." Well I was taken aback, and said "he cant get picture messages", only because I didn't want to creep him out knowing my friend wanted his cell number. Because after all, at the end of the day, we are still co workers, and hes my boss. She also friended him on Facebook, which he hesitated, but accepted knowing she is my friend.
But this weekend, my coworker had a birthday, and that's when things got really strange. Ann wanted to meet us out on his birthday with her daughter Nancy because ""Nancy" she had a gift for him. I texted her "Well we are all taking him to a bar, so it would probably be inappropriate for Nancy to meet us there". Ann said, we can meet you in the parking lot and he can come out to the car. I know its because she wants to meet him personally, but parking lot or not, it was Johns birthday, he was going to be out with friends and I felt that it was inappropriate. So I firmly said "Yeah, I don't think so". So she dropped off the gift "from Nancy" to my house instead, and told me that I NEED TO TAKE A PICTURE of his expression opening. (Which I was thinking at this point......how creepy!!!) I thought it was going to be a homemade card and gift from Nancy. It wasn't. Its a huge gift bag, complete with a shot glass, beer games, and a zombie poster. Certainly not just a cute card her mentally disabled daughter made. I am supposed to give him this gift tomorrow and take pictures of his expression? I feel so weirded out by this, I don't want to give him the gifts at all. I only bought him a breakfast sandwich for his birthday, and we are close pals! I don't understand my friends behavior and want to tell her that this gift to a man she has never met, under the ruse that its from her daughter, is not appropriate. I have to give him this gift tomorrow, and don't know how to present this extravagant gift that probably in total, cost $20-$25 dollars. Am I being too upset about this? Or does this seem that boundaries have been crossed?

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Your friend Ann is a creep. Yes boundaries have been crossed, your boss will think you and Ann are weird. Seriously, give the gift back to Ann and explain to her that John is your boss and you are not comfortable giving him this gift.

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Proper dollar amount for high school graduation gift?

Brandy C

We just received a graduation announcement for my husbands niece that lives 950 miles away. We only hear from them around Christmas time. We already have plans for that weekend so there is no possible way to attend. What is the proper dollar amount that we should spend, or send her, as a gift?

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I would say $25-$30 is a proper amount. I just graduated myself, and I personally would be grateful for that amount if I recieved a gift or money especially since you only hear from them about once a year so it sounds like you're not super close.

What's a good high school graduation gift for a guy?

Anne M

I'm friends with his mom and she invited me to his graduation party, but I'm not sure what would be a good gift. Would a gift certificate be best? If so, what store?

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Here are some great Graduation gift ideas:

1) The Mist 2 Speakers for iPod Nano would be a great gift, he can listen to all his favorite music without headphones!
I have a Nano and sometimes I just want to listen to music at home without putting the headphones in, here's a link to the green set of speakers (also comes in blue):
http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Electronic%20%26%20Computer%20Gifts:784717210

2) He doesn't have a Nano yet? Here you can find the new iPod Nano: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:MP3%20Players:22442877

3) A great techie gift is a digital picture frame. They come in different colors too: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Electronic%20%26%20Computer%20Gifts:784717210

You can find more unique Graduation gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Dadâs & Gradâs Gift Center: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Father%27s%20Day%20%26%20Graduation%20Gifts%20%26%20Gift%20Ideas:784716866

Hope this helps!

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Itunes gift cards question in canada~?

Q. I heard you can't buy games or apps with a gift card in Canada but i've heard if you set up a account with a canadian gift card you can buy it but if you set up a account with a credit card then you redeem a gift card it dosn't work. Which one is true?

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it varies by country. canada does not accept gift cards for apps. UK and US do.

How much is the acceptable price range of wedding gifts in Canada?

RO

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I generally give a gift worth between $35 and $75 (normally about $50). The most expensive gift I bought was a bbq, but that was for a very good friend and it was a one-time thing. I would think that unless you're a very close friend or family, I would buy a gift worth around $35-$50.

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What is a male gift under $30?

snowlover

This for a Christmas gift exchange and the men can range from age 18 to 50. I need some ideas.

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Socks, slippers, t-shirts, undershirts, chocolate, an Axe deodorant soap set, grooming kit, Starbucks gift card, Target gift card, a dvd like Pirates 3, movie tickets

Baby shower gift basket ideas for under 30$?

Nicole S

I am making my good friend a cute basket for her baby gift, but also a small diaper cake. I also MIGHT get her another large gift like a jungle gym or boppy depending on how much I spend.

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I would put onsies, bibs, burp cloths, blankets and Desitin diaper rash cream.

I needed all that stuff when my babies were born.

If you want to get her a good gift she can use, forget the boppy. Buy her a baby Carrier or sling.

Believe me she'll appreciate it and she'll get a lot of use out of it.

http://www.infantino.com/product.cfm?product_id=1195

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How do you turn down a birthday cake gift for your kid?

_

My mother in law ordered this cake (from her boss who also makes cakes on the side) for her daughter last month and served it at her b-day party. Everyone said how good it was and moist. It was awful and dry! I think they were lying, trying to be polite. I didn't say anything.

My mother in law wants to order a cake for my daughter's b-day which is next week. She's turning one. I told my husband I'm making cupcakes and we're not having a party. Now I feel like my mother in law is trying to control how I want to do things as a parent (She's done this many times before and really pushed my buttons!). My husband never says anything because she's just being nice by offering. He will never tell her no. I do not want to take a cake for my daughter who will not eat much herself and I will not eat any (like I said, it was gross!). I will still make cupcakes for my daughter and we'll sing and light a candle. We're not having a party or family celebration. I was going to take her to Chuck E Cheese to play games and watch the show (with my husband, no one else). His mother always has a party for every kid ,every year. I wasn't raised like this. So how do I get my husband to tell his mom, "No party, no cake, please!"???
The reason I say she's controlling is because normally you only have one cake or cupcakes for your birthday and the parents supply that at the party (if you're having one). The grandparents have no right to start making things and bringing them creating some sort of "party" or get together that the parents hadn't intended upon. Yes, the gesture seems nice, but it isn't. She also forcibly decided to buy a walker until I told her I couldn't accept it for my child. Instead I recommended a safer toy and she hasn't bought the toy yet, but she did mention that we shouldn't buy it because she's buying it for my daughter's birthday. Now who's controlling who????!!!!!!

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I agree with min72. Tell her you're already planning cupcakes. If she sends you a cake anyway, then take a picture with the cake and your daughter in it and then throw the cake away. She won't be there anyway, so how will she know. Even better - set the cake in front of your daughter and let her go to town on it. The pictures will be precious memories (and an inside joke for you) and oh no, she ruined her cake, no one wants to eat that!
It sounds like there are other issues at work here though. You aren't including anyone but your husband in your daughters birthday. I'm sure other people care and might want to be included. Perhaps this is your m-i-l's way of trying to include herself in the big day. Perhaps a better solution would be to tell her to keep the cake at her house and you'll come over to celebrate the birthday there with her since you've already made cupcakes to celebrate at home with just the immediate family. This will include her. Perhaps your husband is being a pushover with his mother, or perhaps he's not completely onboard with the "no party no family" at my daughters birthday. Maybe he is biting his tongue to please you. You say you didn't grow up with parties for every kid every year, but he did. How does he feel about this? Bottom line, just be gracious, even if you have to bite your tongue to pieces. Your daughter will thank you later when she has a loving doting grandmother in her life and your husband will thank you for keeping the peace.

I don't get it. You're upset because you talked her into buying your daughter what you want her to and you're upset about that?

Guests ask what gifts kids would like(birthday)?

ritah

When I throw b'day parties for my kids (under 10 yrs), some parents ask something like 'hey, what is ryan into? we'd like to get something he enjoys'.
I used to hem&haw, and say something only after the parent insisted a few times. After a few parties, I'm more frank, and say something like: 'oh, thank you for asking, just having Tommy over will be great. Ryan loves books, trains & anything that moves'. Or: 'Andrea loves pretend play & anything Princess.'

My husband feels they might ask, but it is rude for me to mention what the kids are into. I am more like, hey, it is easier for that parent/kid, my kids and me(no returns).
I keep my reply generic, and do not mention any 'expensive' toys my kids might be into currently.

So, is it rude? Or just plain practical. THEY ask, and these are folks who we know but not very well, but kids get along great. My husband feels they can ask their kid what our kid likes...I feel, just mention couple categories..
who's more right?

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I believe you are "more right". While your husband does have a good point, the two of you know your children's interests and hobbies far better than their friends do. It is nice to get your kids' friends involved in the process, but I think that should be up to the parents. Keeping your reply generic gives them clues; they can ask their kids to help pick out the perfect present, making it easier on everyone! It isn't rude; if they didn't want to give gifts, they wouldn't even ask.

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About 2010 Christmas Gifts?

mamac

my parents said they got me 20 christmas gifts and im 19 years old i said you should of got me gifts like when i was 12 and under they was like your not a little kid anymore and things are more expensive when you get older i wish i had like more than 20 christmas gifts for christmas this year i told my parents if i don't get more than 20 gifts im not opening my christmas gifts this year i said to my parents i should of got up to 50 gifts or a little more

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20 gifts is alot especially if there around 15 dollars each. I dont believe your 19. No 19 year old would act like you do. Your a brat!

What's the best christmas gift at 2010?

Kayla

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"At 2010"? If you mean "in 2010" well sorry - no time machine here so we'll just have to see.

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My cousin is having her college graduation party this Saturday what kind of gift should I bring?

April 2012

She is either 23 or 24 I am 23... She invited me and my boyfriend (we live together)

Do we need to bring a gift? What kind? Does it have to be money? If so, how much for both of us?

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Gifts are always voluntary, and must be given from a real desire to show your overflowing happiness materially rather than a perceived expectation from others. (otherwise it's not a gift, it'd be more like a bill).

Since you seem to want to give her something, you do not want to give her the indifferent gift of cash unless it's earmarked for grad school or paying off student loans. Since I doubt you've got those kind of resources, I'd just get her something sweet, like a little necklace or some other token gift to mark the occasion. You know her taste of course better than we, so use your discretion.

Also, gifts, in order to be generous, must be within your budget, so decide what you comfortably can spend, and don't worry about anything other than getting something you think would please her.

College graduation gift???

Q. Hi,
We have just R.S.V.P'd to the college graduation party/dinner of my husbands best friend. We actually named our child after him. The problem is, due to his service over seas, I havent ever met him. That being said, I am at a total loss as to what to get him for graduation. My husband has spoken with him once during our five year relationship, but before he was called to duty, they were inseperable. I really want to get him something that shows our sincerity and thankfullness to him. I need some gift ideas.

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I'm gonna graduate college soon and in addition to the job, car, money and house i need some R & R. After years of studying you miss getting pampered. A gift certificate to a day spa and something tangible should be nice. Hope that helps.

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mothers day gift. limit $40?

Q. im not a very artsy person, i want to go out and but something from my mom. my limit is 40. HELP!

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I'm in the uk and I don't know how much $40 is but I got my mum a voucher to get a manicure, pedicure and massage! If $40 is not enough just get the manicure or just the massage.

Hope I helped

birthday gift basket ideas-40 gifts/40 gifts-40th birthday?

Willow

Help! I need ideas
Theme basket for friend turning 40-we have things like a box of bandaids for when you need healing..hershey hugs for when you need a hug..etc..we have about 10 ideas..need 30 more LOL! Help :)

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here are some ideas that we used for my cousin who just turned 40 last month.. i hope this could help
1.Hugo perfume â for everlasting aroma
2.sunglasses â to keep you cool in the sun!
3.hanky â to wipe away tears
4.scarf â accessorize more
5.jewelry â for more sparkle to your beauty
6.shirt â forever looking 16!
7.belt â to tighten your bond with family and friends
8.pedometer â to help you lose fat and keep you young all the way
9.socks â to cover your tired-out travel-lust feet
10.comb â to further enhance your natural beauty
11.keychain â to keep things within easy reach
12.ball â to remind you that itâs fun being forever young
13.alarm clock â to help you wake up to a new happy day
14.towel â to freshen you up after the dayâs work
15.stapler â to keep things always in place
16.paper clips â to hold on to your upbringings
17.tape â to keep all your things tight and bonded
18.bag tag â to let everyone know who you are
19.magnet â for your magnetic personality
20.ballpen â to bring luck to your ambitious to-do lists
21.paint and crayons âto color our lives and your world with vibrance, as you like it
22.notebook â to scribble your utmost reflections with
23.folder â to compile your thoughts with, enclosing what matters most
24.thumbtacks â to tack things in place
25.paper â to write your precious ideas and memories on
26.clip file â to take your work with you everywhere
27.pillow â for sweet dreams
28.photo frame â to display memories you cherish the most
29.ribbon â for stylish decorations
30.flashlight and candle â to lighten up those dark, gloomy days
31.thread â to help you weave wonderful thoughts with
32.padlock â to keep safe
33.soap â to remind you of maintaining a clean heart and mind
34.lip balm â for more kissable lips
35.nail polish â for your fiery red professional nails
36.mirror â to show the world who you really are
37.mug â to keep your teas and talks warm and cozy
38.hanger â to keep your special clothes special slippers â for that nice, comfy feeling
39.slippers â for that nice, comfy feeling
40.trash bin â to keep your surroundings neat and clean

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Paypal Mastercard Gift Card Issue!? URGENT?

M

So, I just purchased a regular Mastercard Gift Card from my grocery store and ended up putting $87 on it. I had a few things I needed to purchase from Ebay and the total would be $85.70 so I surely have enough. When I tried paying for the items it just kept saying "Your payment is processing, we'll email you if for anyone reason your payment declines.) So, about five minutes later I got an email saying my payment had been declined.. I'm not sure why it did this, I've tried to buy the items multiple times. And I used the card on another website so, it's not the card's issue.
Is PayPal down for now? And they said they were now accepting prepaid gift cards a few days ago.
Please help! I need to pay for the items I purchased.

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One of the most popular gift card questions online is whether one can link prepaid gift cards like the Visa gift card to a PayPal account. The short answer is Yes and No.

Now, the long answer: Yes, it is possible to link a prepaid gift card like the Visa or American Express gift card to a PayPal account but for this to happen, you need to pray and hope that PayPal does not require you to go through their Expanded Use verification process. To better understand why, you first need to be familiar with the process for linking a credit card to a PayPal account. When you link your credit card to a PayPal account, PayPal will attempt to confirm your address with your credit card company. If the credit card company is not able to confirm your address, then you may be asked by PayPal to complete their Expanded Use enrollment process in order to activate your credit card.

Expanded Use verification means PayPal will charge your credit card a small about. Next to the charge will be a unique, randomly generated 4-digit Expanded Use code. If you have online access to your credit card activity, the charge and code will appear on your card activity in approximately 2-4 business days. If you do not have online access, you must wait until you receive your statement in the mail to get the 4-digit code. If you are adding a debit card to your PayPal account, your 4-digit Expanded Use code will be printed on your bank statement next to the charge.

Once you get the 4-digit code, you have to return to your PayPal account to enter the code per instructions from PayPal. Once completed, and PayPal confirms that you entered the correct code, you will now be able to use the card for PayPal transactions. The Expanded Use verification process is designed to protect you against fraud by verifying that the person attempting to use the credit card actually owns the card. PayPal will later credit the amount charged to your card to your PayPal account.

Now, here lies the problem with using prepaid or bank issued gift cards. If PayPal is unable to verify your address with the gift card issuer, then you may be asked to go through the Expanded Use process. Since most prepaid gift cards do not issue monthly statements or provide online access to gift card transactions, it will be impossible to complete the Expanded Use process. Also, it is not a good idea to call the credit card or gift card issuer to get the 4-digit Expanded Use code. If PayPal receives a complaint from your card issuer that you called them to get the 4-digit code, PayPal will close your account permanently.

what is an appropiate gift for a 70th birthday party(male)?

Gerald S

a wealthy friend is giving himself a 70th birthday party at a country club,cocktail attire,which i will be attending

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Get him a fine bottle of liquor, wine, or champagne. Cognac, brandy, etc.

The bottle should come in a presentation carton or felt bag. No wrapping above and beyond that would be necessary.

If you're close friends, you could do something a little more personal & creative. I've seen some genius gifts where a print shop has photoshopped the person's head onto a playboy magazine cover for instance, and then framed it very nicely. Made a great gift for the den.

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What small gift is Uniquely Singapore ?

Asha R

I have a few friends in Thailand, and will be visitting them this year again. I want to get them a gift from Singapore, that is something 'uniquely Singaporean'. any idea ?

im not that good at getting gifts, so friends birthdays and christmas is a really stressful time for me lol.

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Go chinatown to get small gift sets with merlion logo which represent singapore. Happy holidays.

good corporate gifts companies in Singapore?

Cheryl A

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for good corporate gifts you can try go to Amphasis Design Pte Ltd that i found on this local Sg site 88db, you can also search this site for other good corporate gifts companies in Singapore

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Gift for a 40th surprise birthday?

spintool

I've always been of firm belief that adults don't give other adults birthday presents, except maybe a joke gift. But the guy's wife (my wife's cousin) has made it known gifts are expected. I think its rude, and I refuse to attend unless we don't bring a gift. My wife is mad and wants to buy a real gift and go. What do people think?

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Just buy a gift a go. If not for them, for your wife. If this is effecting your personal life, it's not worth it to keep fighting it. Your wife's happiness is way more important than your rude friend.

But for the record, I totally agree. I think it would be incredibly rude to expect someone to bring presents to a party for an adult.

However, on the other hand, it is a "milestone" party and perhaps they dont usually have birthday parties or require gifts at the party?
Just a thought.

Any ideas of unique 40th birthday gift for him?

Lyns

My partner is coming up for 40 this year. He enjoys watching football ( Glasgow Celtic) he likes playing golf but not a member any where. I want something different but not overly expensive as we're expecting a baby and il be on maternity leave.

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a funny gag gift you fill a vase with small candy like jelly beans or a mug with Styrofoam then stick 40 lolly pops in with a little tag that says " 40 SUCKS" IT'S CUTE & FUNNY.
http://puertabella.blogspot.com/2010/04/40-sucks.html

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