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Old 07-12-2016, 07:43
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Our local radio is reporting about a man who has bought his OH a week at a weight reduction boot camp for a surprise Christmas present. She is constantly commenting that she needs to lose a few pounds
The consensus of opinion on the radio is that this relationship is doomed, what do you thinl
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Old 07-12-2016, 09:09
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It's not necessarily doomed - my OH wouldn't be stupid enough to get me that as a gift, but if he did, I wouldn't sack off our entire relationship because of it.

I don't think those gifts are a 100% no-no, just have to be given to someone who explicitly said they'd like to receive it as a gift. Not just someone who expressed a vague desire to lose weight.

Also, aren't bootcamps quite time-consuming? She'll need to use up leave on it.
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Old 07-12-2016, 17:13
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I laugh at TV ads that suggest you buy the missus a new vacuum cleaner, or dishwasher, or washing machine for Xmas. If I did that, my wife would throw me out - with the present being hurled at my departing head!
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Old 07-12-2016, 17:22
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I laugh at TV ads that suggest you buy the missus a new vacuum cleaner, or dishwasher, or washing machine for Xmas. If I did that, my wife would throw me out - with the present being hurled at my departing head!
how ungrateful, she could always take the washing machine back and exchange it for an ironing board ?
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Old 07-12-2016, 17:38
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I love and ask for household gifts, would rather have a steam cleaner, new toaster or nice duvet set or towels than jammies, or a handbag.
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Old 07-12-2016, 17:42
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Is a gift ever unwelcome? It shouldn't be. If the gift is not to your taste exchange it for something which is.

Count your blessings - some people receive no gifts at all!
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Old 07-12-2016, 18:49
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It's not necessarily doomed - my OH wouldn't be stupid enough to get me that as a gift, but if he did, I wouldn't sack off our entire relationship because of it.

I don't think those gifts are a 100% no-no, just have to be given to someone who explicitly said they'd like to receive it as a gift. Not just someone who expressed a vague desire to lose weight.

Also, aren't bootcamps quite time-consuming? She'll need to use up leave on it.
Apparently he has secretly arranged the time off with her boss
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Old 07-12-2016, 18:52
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I laugh at TV ads that suggest you buy the missus a new vacuum cleaner, or dishwasher, or washing machine for Xmas. If I did that, my wife would throw me out - with the present being hurled at my departing head!
She sounds incredibly powerful!
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Old 07-12-2016, 18:58
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A boot camp? Is he crazy?
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Old 07-12-2016, 23:05
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Is a gift ever unwelcome? It shouldn't be. If the gift is not to your taste exchange it for something which is.

Count your blessings - some people receive no gifts at all!
yes my wife
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Old 08-12-2016, 00:22
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Is a gift ever unwelcome? It shouldn't be. If the gift is not to your taste exchange it for something which is.

Count your blessings - some people receive no gifts at all!
You've obviously never received a Jamie Oliver cookbook 10 years in a row.
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Old 08-12-2016, 02:18
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You've obviously never received a Jamie Oliver cookbook 10 years in a row.
Now's the year to ask for one of those oven's nobody wants then
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Old 08-12-2016, 06:53
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I laugh at TV ads that suggest you buy the missus a new vacuum cleaner, or dishwasher, or washing machine for Xmas. If I did that, my wife would throw me out - with the present being hurled at my departing head!
My Wife keeps mentioning we need a cordless vacuum cleaner but buying her one for Christmas is just a big NO!
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Old 08-12-2016, 08:20
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I love and ask for household gifts, would rather have a steam cleaner, new toaster or nice duvet set or towels than jammies, or a handbag.
I remember when I was relocating to another part of the country and my OH was going to follow me when he was made redundant. I moved first and rented a house. I was really looking forward to buying a Dyson, as I had wanted one. My OH then turned up with a present of a Henry. I was secretly really pissed off as I had the perfect opportunity to get the Dyson and that was taken away from me.

And yes, I know I sound ungrateful. This was one of those things I accepted graciously and did not make a big deal of it or throw it in his face. I thanked him and to this day, I still have the Henry.
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Old 08-12-2016, 10:22
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Years ago there was a couple, he gave her the money which she used to tax the car and give him the licence disc
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Old 08-12-2016, 10:38
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Our local radio is reporting about a man who has bought his OH a week at a weight reduction boot camp for a surprise Christmas present. She is constantly commenting that she needs to lose a few pounds
The consensus of opinion on the radio is that this relationship is doomed, what do you thinl
that relationship won't last much longer, very insensitive of him
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Old 08-12-2016, 10:43
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Apparently he has secretly arranged the time off with her boss
Forget the bootcamp - THAT would piss me off. That's holiday she's legally entitled to and the boss just grants it on his say so?
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:32
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It's not necessarily doomed - my OH wouldn't be stupid enough to get me that as a gift, but if he did, I wouldn't sack off our entire relationship because of it.

I don't think those gifts are a 100% no-no, just have to be given to someone who explicitly said they'd like to receive it as a gift. Not just someone who expressed a vague desire to lose weight.

Also, aren't bootcamps quite time-consuming? She'll need to use up leave on it.
She is constantly commenting that she needs to lose a few pounds
Doesn't sound like a vague desire to me. I applaud the fella for his proactive approach. It's incredibly annoying when someone constantly bangs on about wanting to lose weight while doing bugger all about it.
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:36
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Maybe she could give him some penis enlargement pills as a surprise gift in return.
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:41
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Maybe she could give him some penis enlargement pills as a surprise gift in return.
And a copy of this book https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....1VozIsb4uL.jpg
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:42
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Our local radio is reporting about a man who has bought his OH a week at a weight reduction boot camp for a surprise Christmas present. She is constantly commenting that she needs to lose a few pounds
The consensus of opinion on the radio is that this relationship is doomed, what do you thinl
What do you thin! Did you see what I did there?

I'd say it was a contender for the 'Bad Timing Awards'.

A year's membership at the local gym would have been much better and tactful.
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Old 08-12-2016, 11:46
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I remember when I was relocating to another part of the country and my OH was going to follow me when he was made redundant. I moved first and rented a house. I was really looking forward to buying a Dyson, as I had wanted one. My OH then turned up with a present of a Henry. I was secretly really pissed off as I had the perfect opportunity to get the Dyson and that was taken away from me.

And yes, I know I sound ungrateful. This was one of those things I accepted graciously and did not make a big deal of it or throw it in his face. I thanked him and to this day, I still have the Henry.
Your OH was probably right, as the general consensus is that Numatic vacuum cleaners are better than Dysons, so he did you a favour there. My opinion of course.
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Old 08-12-2016, 13:38
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A few years ago my brother-in-law bought his partner a toaster. She looked at it and then threw in on the floor and walked away in the huff and then he picked it up and threw it in the outside bin. This is throwing until it's in bits.
They never really argue and even when they do it's just a few grumpy words, which made it all the funnier when they told us.
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Old 08-12-2016, 13:43
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A few years ago my brother-in-law bought his partner a toaster. She looked at it and then threw in on the floor and walked away in the huff and then he picked it up and threw it in the outside bin. This is throwing until it's in bits.
They never really argue and even when they do it's just a few grumpy words, which made it all the funnier when they told us.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. It's the thought that counts, after all. I'll make breakfast to make it up to you. What do you fancy?"

"Toast."

"F*ck you."
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Old 08-12-2016, 14:10
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surely gifts such as domestic appliances are an insult?
They are a present for the house, not one's partner
It implies that that person is responsible for the housework!
A new washing machine, cleaner, microwave is fine- but not for my Christmas present
Years ago at work, one of my colleagues was thrilled to receive a washing up bowl, with cleaning stuff inside
I would have thrown it at the clod who thought it was a good gift idea!
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