skymama 37 #1 December 9, 2004 I've been having this discussion with a few friends and the answers are all over the board on what people usually spend on their SO at holiday time. This question is about people in a new committed relationship, not people who have been together for years.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #2 December 9, 2004 I went $50-$100 for a fairly new relationship. Less if it's not exclusive. Girls have it made though. Ask a guy what he wants for Christmas, and if you're willing, it won't cost you any cash at all.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #3 December 9, 2004 Okay I am going to get executed by the male team for this but... You, skymama, don't need to spend much - just wrap yourself up in a big (or little!) bow and get under the tree on Christmas Eve. He being thankful will probably spend a lot"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 December 9, 2004 Don't worry about it, baby. You don't have to get me a thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 December 9, 2004 QuoteDon't worry about it, baby. You don't have to get me a thing I don't even have to do the naked bow thing under the tree? Damn, you're easy!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 December 9, 2004 It depends... If you have made plans for some fancy smancy does for later in 2005, I say it shoes he's one serious felow and deserves to be covered in gifts... and sexual gratification too... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 December 9, 2004 QuoteQuoteDon't worry about it, baby. You don't have to get me a thing I don't even have to do the naked bow thing under the tree? Damn, you're easy! Only because I'd rather strip you naked and tie you up myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #8 December 9, 2004 whatever i feel like.. attaching a dollar figure to it sets off in the wrong direction from the start...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 December 9, 2004 First Christmas together, I'd say under $20. The emphasis (I believe) should be on spending time together and appreciating each other.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #10 December 9, 2004 I used to always be a huge spender/ get things that were jsut extravegant.. not neccesarily too much money,, but if you put a lot of work into it..it shows.. the problem with that is once you are together longer you have exhausted your arsenal of cool gifts...makes it hard to one-up yourself... -y_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 December 9, 2004 A home cooked candlelight dinner with romantic music and maybe a 'nice' video afterwards - never would fail to be considered an awesome gift...no matter how long you've been together. **But then again...that's just the romantic in me coming out.**Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 December 9, 2004 Depends on how much money you have and what the other person wants. You can't just put a generic answer on it. i know in my financial situation, i can afford to spend about $50 on a significant other. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #13 December 9, 2004 Quotewhatever i feel like.. attaching a dollar figure to it sets off in the wrong direction from the start... Agreed. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #14 December 9, 2004 Can I be significant? I'm saving up for a new reserveI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 December 9, 2004 QuoteCan I be significant? I'm saving up for a new reserve Hrm, i know where you can get it repacked after you buy it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 December 9, 2004 You spend as much or as little as you want. I tend to set a limit with an amount that will not cut into my budget of buy gifts for my family. After all, they have been around a lot longer then the guy, and he might be gone by next year and my gift will be in the trashMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #17 December 9, 2004 It really depends on how much of a budget you have, and how neurotic you both may be. Guys can freak if they are given expensive, domestic related gifts. Something like a "kiss the chef" apron would be disadvised. Most of the nice, keepable smaller gifts that I could make use of are around $100. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #18 December 9, 2004 Hrm, i know where you can get it repacked after you buy it. ------------------------ If you weren't one state too far west to be in my travel area, I wouldn't have a problem with that at all.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajundude 0 #19 December 9, 2004 I'd say $100-200. I generally go over that but I think that is a good price range. It of course depends on how much you actually like the person and you don't want to bankrupt yourself as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #20 December 9, 2004 Do what I do. Dump them NLT than 15 Dec. Then call back Christmas evening and set something up for New Years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Girlfalldown 0 #21 December 9, 2004 QuoteI'd say $100-200. I generally go over that but I think that is a good price range. It of course depends on how much you actually like the person and you don't want to bankrupt yourself as well. Are you serious? For someone you just started dating? No way. Personally I think having to buy gifts for Christmas is a bunch of crap unless it's for kids. I guess once you've been with someone for a while you can figure out things they really want and need and get them something but I would never expect someone I just started dating to get me anything. Just spending quality time together would be good enough. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #22 December 9, 2004 really? 100-200 bucks is like one weekends worth of jumps..if i dont like her enough that giving up one weekends worth of jumps is an issue (if i felt like it, honestly its not about the money at all) for her, then i probably shouldnt be wasting my time.... afterall there is always more money...time on the other hand..... edit: because i'm obviously too distracted to pay attention to my typing skills here...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #23 December 9, 2004 No kidding...I typically spend that much on a first date. Guess I need to find easier women, like GFD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #24 December 9, 2004 I think this year I'm going to buy my wife a new iron.... I'm sure she'll be thrilled! _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #25 December 9, 2004 This is how one of my friends avoided worrying about it too much. He went and bought his new girlfriend a bunch of gifts ranging from very small to extravagant. His plan was that if she bought him a small, crappy gift, he'd give her the small one (that's what ended up happening.) If she bought him something that was alright, she'd get the middle range. Something nice would be the more expensive one. A completely awesome gift would've gotten her all of the gift. But, instead, he returned the other ones. Personally, I just buy gifts that I think are cool and that they'll like. If it's $200 or $20, it doesn't really matter.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
2fat2fly 0 #18 December 9, 2004 Hrm, i know where you can get it repacked after you buy it. ------------------------ If you weren't one state too far west to be in my travel area, I wouldn't have a problem with that at all.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #19 December 9, 2004 I'd say $100-200. I generally go over that but I think that is a good price range. It of course depends on how much you actually like the person and you don't want to bankrupt yourself as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 December 9, 2004 Do what I do. Dump them NLT than 15 Dec. Then call back Christmas evening and set something up for New Years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #21 December 9, 2004 QuoteI'd say $100-200. I generally go over that but I think that is a good price range. It of course depends on how much you actually like the person and you don't want to bankrupt yourself as well. Are you serious? For someone you just started dating? No way. Personally I think having to buy gifts for Christmas is a bunch of crap unless it's for kids. I guess once you've been with someone for a while you can figure out things they really want and need and get them something but I would never expect someone I just started dating to get me anything. Just spending quality time together would be good enough. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 December 9, 2004 really? 100-200 bucks is like one weekends worth of jumps..if i dont like her enough that giving up one weekends worth of jumps is an issue (if i felt like it, honestly its not about the money at all) for her, then i probably shouldnt be wasting my time.... afterall there is always more money...time on the other hand..... edit: because i'm obviously too distracted to pay attention to my typing skills here...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #23 December 9, 2004 No kidding...I typically spend that much on a first date. Guess I need to find easier women, like GFD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #24 December 9, 2004 I think this year I'm going to buy my wife a new iron.... I'm sure she'll be thrilled! _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #25 December 9, 2004 This is how one of my friends avoided worrying about it too much. He went and bought his new girlfriend a bunch of gifts ranging from very small to extravagant. His plan was that if she bought him a small, crappy gift, he'd give her the small one (that's what ended up happening.) If she bought him something that was alright, she'd get the middle range. Something nice would be the more expensive one. A completely awesome gift would've gotten her all of the gift. But, instead, he returned the other ones. Personally, I just buy gifts that I think are cool and that they'll like. If it's $200 or $20, it doesn't really matter.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
