gifts for SO

[ScubaJenn81]

I am just curious who else has a husband/BF/SO that they feel is hard to buy gifts for and what they do at gift giving times of the year. I am in a pickle, I can not think of anything to get my husband for Christmas this year. I have a few little things, but I need a real gift. Last year I got him a nice scuba rolling duffle, so he does not need anything else scuba based. He has pretty much whatever he needs as it is.

Anyone else facing this problem?

[BuzzF117]

Get him either a PS3 or a Nintendo Wii.....or a really nice lawn tractor, man I could go on and on, oh wait thats my list sorry no ideas

[TRACI]

I can relate, but I am the difficult person to buy for in our relationship, I think it is a control issue. I like buying my own stuff Especially dive gear because it is such a individual preference. So pretty much we have decided we do not exchange gifts.

[No Misses]

How about signing up for the beer of the month club. It is the gift that gives all year long :-)
Beer of the Month Club - Microbrewed Beer Clubs International and Domestic

[No Misses]

Here is what I did with family and friends.
As we grew older, it was harder and harder to exchange meaningful gifts. So instead we would splurge on a night out. We would make reservations at one of the better restuarants in town, rent a limo, etc. The cost would be split evenly. We had a great time and the cost was less than buying a bunch of crap that the other people didn't want in the first place.

Start your own tradition :-)

[dallasdivergirl]

I used to listen to what he had said that he had wanted through out the year or when we went places what he spent time looking at but not buying. If he really does have everything is there something he wouldn't buy himself? Massages, time with a personal trainer, some one to mow the lawn/clean the gutters, or give him a book of gift certifcate from you


Now, all my Christmas buying is for the dogs, easy to please and cheap.

[TRACI]

I like gift certificates, some people think they are impersonal, but it is a win-win situation, you can buy something they want, and the person giving the gift does not get stressed out about trying to find the perfect gift.

[unclepooty]

Like No Misses, as we all got older and more difficult to buy for. We started going on trips with the folks instead of spending money on gifts.

[NitroWill]

If he doesnt need any more scuba gear, take a look at this site, they have a lot of cool things! I got a lot of stuff last year from them, from sister to grandma!

ThinkGeek :: Stuff for Smart Masses

[Suther2136]

Originally Posted by ScubaJenn81

I am just curious who else has a husband/BF/SO that they feel is hard to buy gifts for and what they do at gift giving times of the year. I am in a pickle, I can not think of anything to get my husband for Christmas this year. I have a few little things, but I need a real gift. Last year I got him a nice scuba rolling duffle, so he does not need anything else scuba based. He has pretty much whatever he needs as it is.

Anyone else facing this problem?

Get him what he really wants, a weekend away with his girl. My wife has done this for me in the past and it's a blast. Get a B&B in the city or country side, plan meals a favorite restaurants. Check the web for events that may be going on that you like. If you have kiddos, get them off to the rents and just go spend some time alone.