Meece 1,958 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 It's the social expectation. You will comply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,003 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Me and the Mrs never have got each other presents same goes for birthdays... If we want owt we get it ourselves when we want it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 676 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Yes took her at her word don't get me anything this year, had a face like she was sucking a lemon for a month, told everyone what a tight tw.t I was, experience not needed to be repeated. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,003 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: We never have since kids been born unless one of asks for summat Best way imo saves pretending to be happy with what they got you because in my experience its never right lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 10,445 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Got to be honest no stress whats so ever as I do feck all as far as shopping for pressies and the wife does not stress about it what with her having to work 12 hour nights in a care home over Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 10,445 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, kanny said: Me and the Mrs never have got each other presents same goes for birthdays... If we want owt we get it ourselves when we want it Same here Kanny though I did by her some comfy shoes for work for her birthday.lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,003 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: Same here Kanny though I did by her some comfy shoes for work for her birthday.lol Can't have her of work mate lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,937 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 In aws Christmas day, family round boxing day and then back to work the day after. She sorts presents, asks before she buys each one and they all get the same answers ' that' a good idea, they'l love that' .If the tides are right I'll try and do me pots and that'l be me sorted and stress free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 57 minutes ago, kanny said: Best way imo saves pretending to be happy with what they got you because in my experience its never right lol But there's getting it wrong, and getting it wrong, because you made no chuffing effort. Case in point - my late dad once bought my mum a new Hoover for Xmas ! (He saw the funny side.......once the bruises had healed.) 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,798 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Think I will get the wife couple of nice fishing reels then, "If your not going to use them i would better take them out". Lol Cheers Arry 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest edrd Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) Czech nymph Edited December 15, 2017 by edrd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,368 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 15 hours ago, greg64 said: no stress in this house we don't even bother with a tree Have you kids mate, or just you an the wife? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 10,445 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 11 hours ago, kanny said: Can't have her of work mate lol They were sketchers and cost me nearly 50 notes she says their the best thing ive ever bought her.lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,879 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, Francie said: Have you kids mate, or just you an the wife? just me and the mrs francie kids are all grown up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,368 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) No stress this year, usual carryon from other half, but shes chilled this year cause i got everything months ago, no tree in my gaf, but ye can se her house from space ? Been flatout working all hours last few months, cant wait to get off for crimbo to do some digging, took a sickie on tuesday straight out first light for a dig, but i crashed car into f***ing steep shuck ffs. The mate came an pulled me out in his range thank fook. The snow an ice has cleared now, still freezing tho. Edited December 14, 2017 by Francie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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