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30-01-2007 11:50am

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Ciara22

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Need idea, any idea what guys would REALLY like for valentines day. (not sayin Im gonna do it but..)
Im tired of getting him stuff he just throws away!

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#2 30-01-2007 11:53am
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Whats your budget? if he follows a football ream in england why not get him tickets and flights to a game, or even for one of the big european teams.

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#3 30-01-2007 11:55am
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What about something more personal from you to him? Something he has hinted about?

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#4 30-01-2007 11:57am
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Ok noelie, Im a student, (limited budget). But would spend anything if the idea was original enough i suppose.

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#5 30-01-2007 11:58am
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OK I got that totally wrong.

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#6 30-01-2007 12:02pm
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hmmm, not sure Im up to a threesome or anything like that........Im not that generous

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#7 30-01-2007 12:03pm
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I think Valentines is such a money racket and in some ways I really resent the "holiday". That said given that I have a boyfriend I also like to think of something nice to get him but I absolutely refuse to spend a fortune on it. This year, I opted for chocolate cause he loves it but chocolate with a difference. www.hotelchocolat.co.uk They have some pretty cool chocolates that are a little different and show that you put some thought into your gift but you avoid spending a whole load of money just because Mr. Hallmark has told you to.

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#8 30-01-2007 12:04pm
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Meh, just do him a 'favour'. That's all I'd want.

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#9 30-01-2007 12:06pm
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What kind of music is he into?
Maybe a ticket to a gig he'd like?

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#10 30-01-2007 12:17pm
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Nothing, that way he doesn't have to get you anything, guys hate valentine's day. If he says he doesn't....he's lying.

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#11 30-01-2007 12:20pm
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Your an engineering student arent you?

Is he?

Engineers love beer and porn! Or at least thats what we told girls going out with engineers

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#12 30-01-2007 12:21pm
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a favour!? jees youre easily pleased!

Last time i bought him tickets, he couldnt go and gave them to a friend.:(

But that cage wrestling thing looks cool. not very romantic though is it?

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#13 30-01-2007 12:26pm
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Cage fighting would be romantic....if you're idea of romance is watching two sweaty men beat the living sh1t out of each other. (Though you could probably watch that outside any nightclub on a saturday night!)

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#14 30-01-2007 12:37pm
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Last Valentines I got tickets to 2 comedy gigs in Vicar street - best thing ever. It meant that I got to go out on Valentines night, and 2 other nights in the following months and laugh my arse off

Other than that, you'd be surprised how much a 'favour' means to a guy.. best low budget present idea thus far

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#15 30-01-2007 12:39pm
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You could give him the 'present' of forgetting that it's Hallmark day entirely?

Either that or give him a calender with March 14th highlighted in red (http://www.steakandbjday.com/) and let him get you flowers or whatever for Valentines which in all honesty isn't really meant to be a 'holiday' for guys anyway.

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#16 30-01-2007 1:07pm
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Blowjob.:D

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#17 30-01-2007 1:08pm
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Sleepy wrote:

You could give him the 'present' of forgetting that it's Hallmark day entirely?

Either that or give him a calender with March 14th highlighted in red (http://www.steakandbjday.com/) and let him get you flowers or whatever for Valentines which in all honesty isn't really meant to be a 'holiday' for guys anyway.

hooza, gonna have to do that...its the day after my birthday, wonder if she will take the hint...

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#18 30-01-2007 1:29pm
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Ciara, Valentines Day is completly different for male and females. To females its a time to show the world how much your partner adores, and loves you, that you are indeed the most important person in his life. To men, its about payback for the bl00dy gift they've had to buy you so you can compare it to your friends. He expects lots of naughty carry-on for his effort. Aahh... love...

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#19 30-01-2007 1:31pm
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Hallmark Day almost upon us again?

where does the time go

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#20 30-01-2007 1:38pm
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what does a single red rose say to a girl on vals day?
-hopeless romantic or cheapskate?

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#21 30-01-2007 1:39pm
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IMO Valentines day is a load of (me) bollox! (Thats the northside coming out in me)
I hate Valentines day because you feel like you have to do something, or buy something or else all your mates will think that you obviously don't really love your BF/GF, or that your just mean and tight fisted.
I am not mean, or tight fisted and I love my BF very much, I just think Valentines day is so plastic and fake.

Last year I got my BF tickets to see a few comedy gigs. Not the most romantic of gifts, I know, but we both love comedy gigs so it worked for us.

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#22 30-01-2007 1:54pm
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Tell him his present is that he doesn't have to get you a present. Or just make him dinner in the nip.

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#23 30-01-2007 2:04pm
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There is already a few threads in Gift & Festivity & Party Ideas on V-day

My advice, don't get him anything, besides some sweet loving.

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#24 30-01-2007 3:43pm
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A gang of the lads and I are going to Austria for a weeks skiing starting on the 10th. I've never been so glad to be single! Can't imagine why the girlfriends thought the lads would even think of the fact that the 14th is Valentines day when we were booking the holiday back in August!

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#25 30-01-2007 4:00pm
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Moved from AH. Ciara22, we have a forum for gift requests, here it is.

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#26 30-01-2007 9:27pm
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Mrs_Doyle wrote:

IMO Valentines day is a load of (me) bollox! (Thats the northside coming out in me)
I hate Valentines day because you feel like you have to do something, or buy something or else all your mates will think that you obviously don't really love your BF/GF, or that your just mean and tight fisted.
I am not mean, or tight fisted and I love my BF very much, I just think Valentines day is so plastic and fake.

marry me....

Seriously though OP, I doubt he'll be very bothered if you don't get him anything or just something small, if anything he'll be relieved as he won't have to use his brain and have to think about a good present.

You could even say something like we won't get anything for this sh1tty day but I'll get you something really nice for your birthday - which would certainly be more appropriate.

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#27 31-01-2007 10:59pm
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ferdi wrote:

what does a single red rose say to a girl on vals day?
-hopeless romantic or cheapskate?

personally, thats all id want. a small gesture, but no major expense. theres no point spending lots on it, but at the same time a gesture would be appreciated (for me anyway)

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#28 02-02-2007 6:56pm
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I said it in the last Valenstines day tread and I will say it again in this one!
V Day is bull****.

I dont wanna get started again, but why not do random things throughout the year to show your affection than on 14th of feb just cos you "have to". I rather giving my bf random gifts throughout the year, they are much more appreciated then. But thats just me.

I hate sounding like such a negitave moan bag.

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#29 03-02-2007 12:27pm
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This may not be to everyones taste but this is what I gave my husband this year (yes, I know that it is too early but I will be in hospital for Valentines) : got a sky at night projector that had to be partially made up and put it in the bedroom for us at night...

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#30 03-02-2007 4:22pm
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Well im currently pricing a few places, but plan to keep it simple with the usual jelwery, flowers (incl. roses), teddies, meal and some other bits.

I cant believe a dozen roses costs over €100+! I got two quotes so far, one for a 100 and one for 150. Both within walking distance of each other!

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#31 01-02-2009 4:38pm
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I'm a big fan of originality and putting a bit of thought into it, so make a card, make up something with a picture of ye two, make a cd of your songs, surpsise him with a candlelit dinner etc - just show that you put time into it (I, like most, don't believe Valentines is about spending money but your time and creativity don't cost anything)

Then of course, don't give up the chance to remind him how sexy he is so dress up for him and give him an evening to remember! Of course its best to do those things unexpectedly but sure why not get in on the cliche too! It'll be fun and I gurantee you will feel super sexy too! Enjoy!!! :P:P

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