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FDF12389

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Originally posted by: Accipiter22
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: HN
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Edit: Just one of many suggestions, if youve been going out for two years you should know what to get her, unless your one of those shallow guys who are terrible at giving gifts.
uh, not being good at giving gifts doesn't make you a shallow guy. that's as normal as it gets.


Then I should right a book and make millions, because I tihnk its easy.

hope you have a good editor :)


I laughed sooo hard after reading that. Im tired, so leave my spelling alone.
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: Sensai
how about an expensive perfume, decent watch (fossil has some good models), trip to the spa, shoes, designer brand accessories coach/burberry... uhh

Ah, thank you for the tips. I'm liking the idea for the trip to the spa. I'll check around to see how much that'll run me for a day trip for her.
 

amicold

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Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.


Two years? So youve been going out since you were 14?

Make an apointment for you two to get your pictures taken together(Someplace real, dont have your friend take them), then take her out to dinner/movies/shopping/wheverthehellshewantstogo.

Edit: Just one of many suggestions, if youve been going out for two years you should know what to get her, unless your one of those shallow guys who are terrible at giving gifts.

Uh, WTF? Yeah, I don't know what to get for my girlfriend, so I must be a shallow guy. STFU, troll.

Im not a troll, your the one who has known her for 2 FRICKEN YEARS, you should know what to get her. Come on dude, your asking for girl advice on a computer forum, how can you say you arent shallow to some extent?

You're both idiots. He's not shallow for seeking advice, but then again he should know her better than us. Especially at two years time. Now I don't know about anyone else, but I think if he PIIHB that'd be a nice anniversary gift. no?

Edit @ Sensai

Trip to the spa? She's 15, how stressful can her life be? What the hell is this Laguna Beach?
 

FDF12389

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: Sensai
how about an expensive perfume, decent watch (fossil has some good models), trip to the spa, shoes, designer brand accessories coach/burberry... uhh

Ah, thank you for the tips. I'm liking the idea for the trip to the spa. I'll check around to see how much that'll run me for a day trip for her.

Umm you go with her, thats how it works.

 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: amicold
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.


Two years? So youve been going out since you were 14?

Make an apointment for you two to get your pictures taken together(Someplace real, dont have your friend take them), then take her out to dinner/movies/shopping/wheverthehellshewantstogo.

Edit: Just one of many suggestions, if youve been going out for two years you should know what to get her, unless your one of those shallow guys who are terrible at giving gifts.

Uh, WTF? Yeah, I don't know what to get for my girlfriend, so I must be a shallow guy. STFU, troll.

Im not a troll, your the one who has known her for 2 FRICKEN YEARS, you should know what to get her. Come on dude, your asking for girl advice on a computer forum, how can you say you arent shallow to some extent?

You're both idiots. He's not shallow for seeking advice, but then again he should know her better than us. Especially at two years time. Now I don't know about anyone else, but I think if he PIIHB that'd be a nice anniversary gift. no?

Edit @ Sensai

Trip to the spa? She's 15, how stressful can her life be? What the hell is this Laguna Beach?

PIIHB?

With SAT's coming up, along with the stress of high school, it would be nice for her to take a day to relax. I understand, compared to "real life," it's nothing, but still...

Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: Sensai
how about an expensive perfume, decent watch (fossil has some good models), trip to the spa, shoes, designer brand accessories coach/burberry... uhh

Ah, thank you for the tips. I'm liking the idea for the trip to the spa. I'll check around to see how much that'll run me for a day trip for her.

Umm you go with her, thats how it works.

Oh...I've always thought that the woman went alone? What the hell does a guy do at the spa?
 

moshquerade

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.
it real sad that you dread this kinda of thing and she loves it.
you should have a talk with her about how you feel.

 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.
it real sad that you dread this kinda of thing and she loves it.
you should have a talk with her about how you feel.

Ah, I really hate posting sometimes because it comes accross different then what I'm trying to say. I don't like it because I never have any good ideas as to what I should get her. I love actually GIVING the gift to her, but the process in finding something she'll love...not so much.
 

FDF12389

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: amicold
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.


Two years? So youve been going out since you were 14?

Make an apointment for you two to get your pictures taken together(Someplace real, dont have your friend take them), then take her out to dinner/movies/shopping/wheverthehellshewantstogo.

Edit: Just one of many suggestions, if youve been going out for two years you should know what to get her, unless your one of those shallow guys who are terrible at giving gifts.

Uh, WTF? Yeah, I don't know what to get for my girlfriend, so I must be a shallow guy. STFU, troll.

Im not a troll, your the one who has known her for 2 FRICKEN YEARS, you should know what to get her. Come on dude, your asking for girl advice on a computer forum, how can you say you arent shallow to some extent?

You're both idiots. He's not shallow for seeking advice, but then again he should know her better than us. Especially at two years time. Now I don't know about anyone else, but I think if he PIIHB that'd be a nice anniversary gift. no?

Edit @ Sensai

Trip to the spa? She's 15, how stressful can her life be? What the hell is this Laguna Beach?

PIIHB?

With SAT's coming up, along with the stress of high school, it would be nice for her to take a day to relax. I understand, compared to "real life," it's nothing, but still...

Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: Sensai
how about an expensive perfume, decent watch (fossil has some good models), trip to the spa, shoes, designer brand accessories coach/burberry... uhh

Ah, thank you for the tips. I'm liking the idea for the trip to the spa. I'll check around to see how much that'll run me for a day trip for her.

Umm you go with her, thats how it works.

Oh...I've always thought that the woman went alone? What the hell does a guy do at the spa?


Spends time with her.


If you don?t want to, that?s cool, but considering you said you guys don?t see each other often then I don?t think sending her alone somewhere is a great idea. I know a guy who payed for his girlfriend and one of her friends to go, but don?t send her alone.

The thing about anniversary gifts, there have to have sentiment, it can?t just be a material item. So we cant help you much.
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: amicold
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.


Two years? So youve been going out since you were 14?

Make an apointment for you two to get your pictures taken together(Someplace real, dont have your friend take them), then take her out to dinner/movies/shopping/wheverthehellshewantstogo.

Edit: Just one of many suggestions, if youve been going out for two years you should know what to get her, unless your one of those shallow guys who are terrible at giving gifts.

Uh, WTF? Yeah, I don't know what to get for my girlfriend, so I must be a shallow guy. STFU, troll.

Im not a troll, your the one who has known her for 2 FRICKEN YEARS, you should know what to get her. Come on dude, your asking for girl advice on a computer forum, how can you say you arent shallow to some extent?

You're both idiots. He's not shallow for seeking advice, but then again he should know her better than us. Especially at two years time. Now I don't know about anyone else, but I think if he PIIHB that'd be a nice anniversary gift. no?

Edit @ Sensai

Trip to the spa? She's 15, how stressful can her life be? What the hell is this Laguna Beach?

PIIHB?

With SAT's coming up, along with the stress of high school, it would be nice for her to take a day to relax. I understand, compared to "real life," it's nothing, but still...

Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: Sensai
how about an expensive perfume, decent watch (fossil has some good models), trip to the spa, shoes, designer brand accessories coach/burberry... uhh

Ah, thank you for the tips. I'm liking the idea for the trip to the spa. I'll check around to see how much that'll run me for a day trip for her.

Umm you go with her, thats how it works.

Oh...I've always thought that the woman went alone? What the hell does a guy do at the spa?


Spends time with her.


If you don?t want to, that?s cool, but considering you said you guys don?t see each other often then I don?t think sending her alone somewhere is a great idea. I know a guy who payed for his girlfriend and one of her friends to go, but don?t send her alone.

The thing about anniversary gifts, there have to have sentiment, it can?t just be a material item. So we cant help you much.

No, I'm all for spending time with her, I was just a bit confused.
I have a few weeks to think of something on a more personal level, so I'll see if I can come up with something.
 

Savarak

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Originally posted by: SLCentral

This entire thread pretty much has steered clear of the OP, but whatever.
Neither of us have a car (license at 17 in NJ), so taking the train is the only real option at this point, and it takes 3 hours each way, plus $20 roundtrip, hence we can't see eachother as much.
About collage, we're realistic, and we realize that we most likely will not be together during college. We aren't planning our college lives based on us being together. We're planning on going to colleges we want to go to, wherever they may be. Even so, we still have 2.5 years until college.

so your relationship is just temporary and wont lead to marriage... what a waste of time and effort IMO... so to get back on topic... just end it now and no need to give an extravagent gift...
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: Savarak
Originally posted by: SLCentral

This entire thread pretty much has steered clear of the OP, but whatever.
Neither of us have a car (license at 17 in NJ), so taking the train is the only real option at this point, and it takes 3 hours each way, plus $20 roundtrip, hence we can't see eachother as much.
About collage, we're realistic, and we realize that we most likely will not be together during college. We aren't planning our college lives based on us being together. We're planning on going to colleges we want to go to, wherever they may be. Even so, we still have 2.5 years until college.

so your relationship is just temporary and wont lead to marriage... what a waste of time and effort IMO... so to get back on topic... just end it now and no need to give an extravagent gift...

Holy good God. I'm 16 years old, marriage is the last thing on my mind. You're telling me that when you were in high school, you dated with marriage in your mind, and if you didn't see a future, you ended the relationship? I hope to God not.
 

ngvepforever2

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: Savarak
Originally posted by: SLCentral

This entire thread pretty much has steered clear of the OP, but whatever.
Neither of us have a car (license at 17 in NJ), so taking the train is the only real option at this point, and it takes 3 hours each way, plus $20 roundtrip, hence we can't see eachother as much.
About collage, we're realistic, and we realize that we most likely will not be together during college. We aren't planning our college lives based on us being together. We're planning on going to colleges we want to go to, wherever they may be. Even so, we still have 2.5 years until college.

so your relationship is just temporary and wont lead to marriage... what a waste of time and effort IMO... so to get back on topic... just end it now and no need to give an extravagent gift...

Holy good God. I'm 16 years old, marriage is the last thing on my mind. You're telling me that when you were in high school, you dated with marriage in your mind, and if you didn't see a future, you ended the relationship? I hope to God not.


2 year aniversary ? .....and you are 16 ...so you have been going out since you were 14. I am 20, my longest relationship in hs was short of a year. Oh well, to each his own. I suggest you get her some roses and take her out for a movie, you are still kids. One advice though, don't spend too much money on her. Save it so you can use it when you get to college when the real fun begins :evil: :cool:

Regards

ng
 

Reckoner

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.

Man, you're her bitch. What are you going to buy her next? A car? You shouldn't be buying crap like that (sans the stuffed animal/cd) in high school. Flowers at the most!
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.

Man, you're her bitch. What are you going to buy her next? A car? You shouldn't be buying crap like that (sans the stuffed animal/cd) in high school. Flowers at the most!

The bracelet was ~$40, the necklace was ~$20. She just doesn't know it was that cheap ;).
 

Reckoner

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Originally posted by: SLCentral
It sucks being in a relationship. I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.

Anyways, thats besides the point. Our 2 year anniversary is in about a month, and shes already talking about how excited she is to give me the present she got. I've put thought into what I should get for her, but I'm pretty much stuck. I'm trying to get something not too expensive, between $50-$100.

For the record, I'm 16.

I've already gotten her a engraved bracelet, a necklace, a stuffed animal, and a mix CD, plus other small things I'm likely forgetting.

Any advice would really be appreciated, as I've reached a dead end.

Man, you're her bitch. What are you going to buy her next? A car? You shouldn't be buying crap like that (sans the stuffed animal/cd) in high school. Flowers at the most!

The bracelet was ~$40, the necklace was ~$20. She just doesn't know it was that cheap ;).

You gotta realize that you aren't going to marry this girl. Anything over 20 bucks is pushing it, lol
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.
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It's not as bad as it sounds. Over the past two years, I've spent ~$200 on her. I'm just cheap.

I think the Brooklyn Bridge costs a little more than $200. Unless you have a coupon code? Even so, shipping would kill that deal.

Look. Pick up a blanket, some sandwiches, a bottle of wine...err...I mean grape juice, and some flowers. Set it up near a lake somewhere, and have yourself a nice little picnic.
 

FDF12389

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Originally posted by: SLCentral
Holy good God. I'm 16 years old, marriage is the last thing on my mind. You're telling me that when you were in high school, you dated with marriage in your mind, and if you didn't see a future, you ended the relationship? I hope to God not.

I date alot, but have only commited to being boyfriend/girlfriend twice, once I was dumped, the other I broke it off because I didnt see a future. So yes I do keep marriage in mind at all times while dating. I usually date twice, then decide to go out a few more times or just be friends, this way no one gets hurt, I can date people she knows if I choose to, and I date alot more. btw, Im 17.
 

shelaby

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Originally posted by: notfred
Wow, a 16yo with a 2 year anniversary.


eh, im a 18yo with a 4 yr anniversary this past valentines day

make her something man. if she doesnt like it, or doesnt appreciate it, throw her to the curb.

Oh and if you are really struggling to think of something, you need to rethink your relationship
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: FDF12389
Originally posted by: SLCentral
Holy good God. I'm 16 years old, marriage is the last thing on my mind. You're telling me that when you were in high school, you dated with marriage in your mind, and if you didn't see a future, you ended the relationship? I hope to God not.

I date alot, but have only commited to being boyfriend/girlfriend twice, once I was dumped, the other I broke it off because I didnt see a future. So yes I do keep marriage in mind at all times while dating. I usually date twice, then decide to go out a few more times or just be friends, this way no one gets hurt, I can date people she knows if I choose to, and I date alot more. btw, Im 17.

:confused:. To each his own, I suppose.
 

hypn0tik

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Do us all a favour and get her some Crest Whitening strips. Her teeth are just NASTY.
 

SLCentral

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Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Do us all a favour and get her some Crest Whitening strips. Her teeth are just NASTY.

WTF? You can barely see anything in the picture, and even with what you can see, that's all the lighting. Her teeth are normal.
 

drum

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: SLCentral
I could have freakin' bought the Brooklyn Bridge if I had used the money spent on her in the past two months on myself.
...
It's not as bad as it sounds. Over the past two years, I've spent ~$200 on her. I'm just cheap.

I think the Brooklyn Bridge costs a little more than $200. Unless you have a coupon code? Even so, shipping would kill that deal.

Look. Pick up a blanket, some sandwiches, a bottle of wine...err...I mean grape juice, and some flowers. Set it up near a lake somewhere, and have yourself a nice little picnic.

:laugh:
 

Azndude2190

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^(SFCentral)ur gf is good lookin....you've been dating for 2 years so u should be able to figure out something cheap and yet fits her.