Comments on: Recession Love: It’s Your First Christmas Together, Should You Buy a Gift?

By: spchrist3

spchrist3 — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:02:22 +0000

Totally agree with complex gentlemen…

By: Complex Gentleman

Complex Gentleman — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:22:13 +0000

@ a girl that likes bread

Please don’t give sex as a gift. Esp if the guy has already hit that. Contrary to popular belief, sex as a present isn’t any more special. I feel jipped when I get with a girl and I’m supposed to feel special because she let me smash. You know you wanted some too! Don’t even play that with me…

By: a girl that likes bread

a girl that likes bread — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:06:44 +0000

just wrap yourself up in a bow and call it a gift. i dont mind NOT getting a present because most of the time, if i see something i really really like, i’ve already bought it. plus, i adore the spontaneous little gifts much better…

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:41:01 +0000

I don’t need gifts at Christmas time. I’m ok with getting nothing and giving nothing. If I go out to a friends to dinner over the holidays, I may bring a dish of something or a bottle of wine, but as an adult, gifts are not required. If you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it.

By: Monay

Monay — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:17:49 +0000

Well @DC Man With A Plan. He’s already asked me out for New Year’s Eve WEEKS ago & I’ve said yes so I doubt it’s a booty call. lol besides we haven’t had sex yet so I couldn’t possibly be a booty call I would have to give up the booty for that lol

In regards to the Christmas thing though, I doubt I will be bringing it up. I will just keep a gift card on standby just in case. That’s about it.

I don’t want to feel like I’m jumping through hoops for this man. I’m a giving person by nature & even if it’s a little thing as a gift card, I still will feel like I am giving too much.

So I will leave it up to God/The Universe & see how it all plays out!

By: DC Man with a Plan

DC Man with a Plan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:25:14 +0000

@ Monay. So instread of leaving it to chance, why don’t U just bring the issue up? Both of y’all are grown, right? lol……..Especially if y’all have been off and on for a few years, I don’t see WHY one of y’all just don’t make it clear how y’all gonna work it and then just call it a day. The real question is what’s up for New Years eve? Now if you haven’t discussed New Years eve yet………U probably got something like a booty call….lmao…bcuz it’s getting late in the day for getting set for New Years eve……..

By: Monay

Monay — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:25:20 +0000

First, let me say I somehow stumbled across your website through a blog & I must say that i’ve been hooked! I read almost every post in the archives & to date. I love it reading your posts, look forward to reading more in the future.

Now to the post at hand

I am in the middle of the same dilemma. I am trying to figure out if I should get the guy that I am dating something. This situation is different because he is not just some guy; he’s actually a guy that I’ve been dating off & on for a few years so I am really confused about getting him something. He hasn’t bought it up & I haven’t either, but I think I will get something that I can use even if I don’t give it to him (gift card).

My trip to CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, or Duane Reade will be fun. Those gift cards are not that expensive (cheapest one is like $5) so if I do get something but he doesn’t get me anything, I will not be at a lost because I know a million & one ways to spend little money to get the best gifts.

Besides, we are in a recession like you said! lol

By: DC Man with a Plan

DC Man with a Plan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:46:30 +0000

lmao….Yo, SG. You are BACK! Bcuz this was madd funny, especially when you correctly identified what men REALLY like–then said you don’t buy that shyt…lmao…. But for real, I have NEVA heard the cost of an engagement ring should equal 2-3 months of a man’s pay. WTF? I hope that is not widely known bcuz HELL to the Naw, I ain’t tryin to go out like that–next time I go that route….lol… THAT equals real cake. Do women EVER chip in on the ring? ….lol As for Christmas gifts, I think you have a good formula, especially for relationships under a year. I would say you don’t want to buy anything too personal if you haven’t hit it….Thongs, nities, lingerie are too personal for a new relationship.

By: Auckland Girl

Auckland Girl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:51:39 +0000

I’m with you on this anti-surprise shopping stress, and having just recently begun a new relationship (in the past month) I’m confused as to if I should buy him something, or if it’s too soon. Thanks for your tips : )

By: yellowstone

yellowstone — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:04:19 +0000

Thank you for your tips.I I should have red this earlier. I like your ideas and style,I think I make clear how to pick a perfect gift for my wife. It is really wonderful. I am going to search on www: followsales.com and find a cheaper one. Wish me good luck!