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Old 08-12-2016, 14:15
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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.
Would you have wanted it as a Xmas present though?
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Old 08-12-2016, 14:16
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Apparently he has secretly arranged the time off with her boss
No wonder she's pissed off - she's got a week starving, he's got a week off the leash!
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Old 08-12-2016, 14:16
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just stop giving adults presents as they dont need them
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Old 08-12-2016, 17:16
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just stop giving adults presents as they dont need them
Nobody 'needs' presents, but no, I don't think I will stop, thanks, Ebeneezer.
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Old 08-12-2016, 17:26
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just stop giving adults presents as they dont need them
Who the hell says its about need??

I don't need the 2 weeks holiday to St Lucia my OH has got me, but I'm sure as hell not turning it down!!!!
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Old 08-12-2016, 20:01
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humbug to you too
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Old 08-12-2016, 20:05
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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
Possibly - but I bet she will go anyway.
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Old 09-12-2016, 18:07
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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!
Those aren't things you buy as Christmas presents, they're things you buy when they need replacing. Our washing machine and dishwasher were replaced when they broke, n point waiting til Christmas as they're necessities.
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Old 09-12-2016, 21:06
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A few years ago, my granny - the same one who's convinced I'm called Emma - got me an Arsenal calendar.

Not really a great idea when you support Manchester United.
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Old 10-12-2016, 00:35
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Not so much unwelcome, just a bit naff - my bf got me a pair of fluffy slippers once. I didn't want to be ungrateful so I thanked him but my face must've given away my true feelings. He later remarked that I seemed underwhelmed with my gift and I was like "Well....it was SLIPPERS!". I couldn't help myself. He seemed genuinely baffled. Apparently, because I always complain of having cold feet he thought they'd be really useful. Bless him. I felt bad and still have the slippers. They're very comfy.

An ex once got me a foot spa. I'd never expressed any interest in owning one. I used it a couple of times and then it gathered dust in the corner of my room. What is it with men and feet!
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