Birthday Ideas for the Wife
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Aw come on. Something a little more creative than dinner, jewelry and flowers I hope.
That crap is so impersonal.
Gold. Gag. Maybe she's like some 20" chrome rims.
Go shopping at a farmers market and make dinner. Go hiking in a local park. Go to local winery. Go to some museums in the city. Donate to a charity/environ group in her name.
Spending $$ is not what matters.
That crap is so impersonal.
Gold. Gag. Maybe she's like some 20" chrome rims.
Go shopping at a farmers market and make dinner. Go hiking in a local park. Go to local winery. Go to some museums in the city. Donate to a charity/environ group in her name.
Spending $$ is not what matters.
You're right garrett. But Blue Water is where i met my wife. And the food is awesome (mostly organic). And the beer is made at the brewery next door. Anyway, rock city is doing a cool birds of prey show. If you follow Garrett's idea, go to Chatt market on Sun and buy fresh veggies.
A spa day.
You doing something she loves but knows you hate. (And doing it graciously). Like maybe she really wants to go see the new exhibit at a museum; go to a flower show; go on a house tour?
Think about what she likes and what you give her grief over. Think about what she would really appreciate having or doing.
Jewelry IS just a cop out. That will probably make her secretly upset that you couldn't think of anything personal and just ran out and got a necklace.
It really is the THOUGHT that counts. So THINK. How can you make her life better? What is something that would make her happy, but she would never ask for? Take her on a trip... arrange for a babysitter... hire a cleaning service... cook her an amazing meal and clean up after yourself... do the things she's always nagging about without being told... complete a task she's been putting off because she's been dreading it... actually sit down and have a real, honest to goodness conversation with her, without looking at the tv or being distracted by something else and ignoring her...
What you do doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost ANY money. Most women will be much happier with an action than with a physical present.
You doing something she loves but knows you hate. (And doing it graciously). Like maybe she really wants to go see the new exhibit at a museum; go to a flower show; go on a house tour?
Think about what she likes and what you give her grief over. Think about what she would really appreciate having or doing.
Jewelry IS just a cop out. That will probably make her secretly upset that you couldn't think of anything personal and just ran out and got a necklace.
It really is the THOUGHT that counts. So THINK. How can you make her life better? What is something that would make her happy, but she would never ask for? Take her on a trip... arrange for a babysitter... hire a cleaning service... cook her an amazing meal and clean up after yourself... do the things she's always nagging about without being told... complete a task she's been putting off because she's been dreading it... actually sit down and have a real, honest to goodness conversation with her, without looking at the tv or being distracted by something else and ignoring her...
What you do doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost ANY money. Most women will be much happier with an action than with a physical present.
A new Oreck Vacume , dust pan and broom ,new copper pots
Cook book for dummies.
An email birthday greeting.
Boy she will love you for sure.
Cook book for dummies.
An email birthday greeting.
Boy she will love you for sure.
Breakfast in Bed
Nice day on the town
Cook her a formal dinner, the whole nine yards tablecloth, fine china, flowers etc...
Nice day on the town
Cook her a formal dinner, the whole nine yards tablecloth, fine china, flowers etc...
Alyssa said:
Bingo. Women are like that. It's the thought, the love, and the consideration and empathy that she craves, man. Do it right.
Cooking works wonders, if you are good at it. I once gave a woman some imported hot chocolate, marshmallows, and some very nice spices. She was almost in tears over it, as silly as it seems. She had mentioned in light passing weeks before that her favorite thing to do was recline while reading a book and drink hot chocolate. She just about died when I handed her the book she had mentioned.
Cheers,
Kennith
You guys are way off base. She wants sex just like you do. The catch is she wants some four play. 1. dinner. 2. movie. 3. wine 4. a good solid hump. Most of all she wants to think you are interested in her. Be patient and look interested and you will score.
I've already set up a spa day--massage, facial, manicure/pedicure. The only problem is that the whole "spa" thing is old hat for her (she is a massage therapist at a resort here). I got her four dozen roses for Mother's Day. She's been out of town since Wednesday morning (arriving home tonight) and I cleaned the house while she was away (swept, mopped, vacuumed, picked up ALL the kids toys--this is a feat in itself since we have four--caught up all the laundry, cut the grass, you get the picture).
She is into gardening--flower beds, flowering cherry trees, stuff like that. She's also big into bicycling, movies, and tattoos. I have set up some tattoo time for her with our artist, but it's not until Wednesday. I just need something to give her on her physical birthday.
BTW, thanks for all the responses thus far--all great ideas (we already have the liberator, though...but thanks).
Alyssa--do you know my wife?!?
She is into gardening--flower beds, flowering cherry trees, stuff like that. She's also big into bicycling, movies, and tattoos. I have set up some tattoo time for her with our artist, but it's not until Wednesday. I just need something to give her on her physical birthday.
BTW, thanks for all the responses thus far--all great ideas (we already have the liberator, though...but thanks).
Alyssa--do you know my wife?!?
mountenn said:
Nope, I just happen to BE a woman, so I tend to understand the female psyche a little more than you gents. It sounds like you're on the right track with what you've done! GREAT job! If she likes gardening, and is going to be away, why don't you find a nice Peony, Hydrangea, etc... and plant it in the yard for her, then surprise her with it on her day. It should be flowering, and be a large, more mature plant... no wimpy little young plants. The fun part of gardening is the pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, etc... but it's not so much fun to dig a big hole. I bet she'd love it. Plus, she'd get to enjoy it for years to come. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Much better than cut flowers that die in a week. If you don't know anything about gardening, ask the experts at the local garden store what will work and where and how to plant it.