Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... - Page 3

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by littlerock80

I would be so excited about a new vacuum cleaner!! LOL!!! Seriously!

So off topic but...
He's a weirdo. He took my old but still functional one after he got me the new one. Go figure.

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 06:48 PM

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^ we have a tassimo at my house! it is awesome and so yummy!

Good to know.

I've been wanting one for a while but was a little unsure. I'll have to use my 20% off coupon at LNT and take the plunge.

littlerock80 · May 13th, 2008, 06:49 PM

I was defending you! I thought he should have been kinder to you.. Maybe I read your posts wrong but you seemed very torn up about the way he treated you when you explained your honest opinion.

I'm a strong believer in not making other people feel bad for no reason that's all. Especially someone that is important to you. I've lost several people close to me and have learned that it's not worth it. Just giving my 2 cents.

suretobuy · May 13th, 2008, 06:49 PM

I don't think you did anything wrong at all, you shouldn't keep it unless you love it (at that price). I always tell me husband exactly what I want so there aren't any misunderstandings, and he doesn't waste time looking for things I won't like. For xmas, I asked for a marc jacobs julianne in black, make sure it isn't banged up, and get it on sale, please. And he came through!!!! Sometimes I'm just so proud of him, I couldn't find that bag anywhere!

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by littlerock80

I was defending you! I thought he should have been kinder to you.. Maybe I read your posts wrong but you seemed very torn up about the way he treated you when you explained your honest opinion.

I'm a strong believer in not making other people feel bad for no reason that's all. Especially someone that is important to you. I've lost several people close to me and have learned that it's not worth it. Just giving my 2 cents.

No worries. You are right, there are many more important things to be worried about than a purse. His main thing was that I should be have been a better gift receiver and just sucked it up. He was just a little to insistent about it and I was insistent that I didn't want it, hence the blow up.

djfmn · May 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Sorry it turned out the way it did maybe after some time you can come to a compromise on gift giving.

I do the gift list for my DH of what I want and he selects something off the list. I sometimes buy my own gift and he pays for it. I seem to be able to select gifts for him that he really likes - I listen to what he says he would like throughout the year and every time he mentions something I write it down and then put it into a document on my laptop. When I need to buy him a gift I choose one of the things off the list I have been compiling. This works well for both of us - it is not particularly romantic but it sure is practical.

JudieH · May 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by suretobuy

I don't think you did anything wrong at all, you shouldn't keep it unless you love it (at that price). I always tell me husband exactly what I want so there aren't any misunderstandings, and he doesn't waste time looking for things I won't like. For xmas, I asked for a marc jacobs julianne in black, make sure it isn't banged up, and get it on sale, please. And he came through!!!! Sometimes I'm just so proud of him, I couldn't find that bag anywhere!

Damn! Do you want to swap DHs??

deeliciouz · May 13th, 2008, 07:27 PM

I'm sorry to hear that MichelleD. I hope everything works out in the end.

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by suretobuy

I don't think you did anything wrong at all, you shouldn't keep it unless you love it (at that price). I always tell me husband exactly what I want so there aren't any misunderstandings, and he doesn't waste time looking for things I won't like. For xmas, I asked for a marc jacobs julianne in black, make sure it isn't banged up, and get it on sale, please. And he came through!!!! Sometimes I'm just so proud of him, I couldn't find that bag anywhere!

Now that was sweet!!

For Christmas I asked for J.Crew and got lots and lots of J.Crew and nothing I didn't like. I also got some practical gifts that were quite funny. A ubber scale and I have no idea why since I'm a size 2 and fancy heater for the cold basement that I rarely go in when not doing laundry. He also threw in some Jimmy Choo boots which I definitely would NOT have bought for myself. And a Black with Blue Matinee. NO COMPLAINTS HERE!!

Now SALE is my favorite word but a dirty word to my SO--meaning he's not gonna go outta his way to get a bargain. I've already established that said he's a weirdo of sorts, so no need to need rag on him. He can't help himself. All things being equal, he means well and is a really good man.

Perhaps one day he will master the art of gift giving. His theory that you buy others things they wont buy for themselves is kinda right. He just forgot that they should LIKE the item. To "him" expensive = good.

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by deeliciouz

I'm sorry to hear that MichelleD. I hope everything works out in the end.

Thanks Deeliciouz! It's all good around here.

He just peeked in at me and saw that I was on TPF and said said in a whiny tone "my boyfriend bought me an ugly bag, what should I do?" LMAO

desiprinzess718 · May 13th, 2008, 07:39 PM

lol JIMMY CHOO Boots! Way to go woman!

haha- i'd say in a whiny tone "it would help if my boyfriend listened and bought me the wine matinee like i wanted". hehe

MichelleD · May 13th, 2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by desiprinzess718

lol JIMMY CHOO Boots! Way to go woman!

haha- i'd say in a whiny tone "it would help if my boyfriend listened and bought me the wine matinee like i wanted". hehe

See, your trying start another fight now... You know he's sensitive!!!!

I saw this on a t-shirt a few years ago and it's been on my mind since this ridiculous ordeal started. It just cracks me up!!

My mantra for today:

"Boys are stupid. Throw rocks at 'em"

deeliciouz · May 13th, 2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleD

See, your trying start another fight now... You know he's sensitive!!!!

I saw this on a t-shirt a few years ago and it's been on my mind since this ridiculous ordeal started. It just cracks me up!!

My mantra for today:

"Boys are stupid. Throw rocks at 'em"

Oh my god! ^

littlerock80 · May 13th, 2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleD

Now that was sweet!!

For Christmas I asked for J.Crew and got lots and lots of J.Crew and nothing I didn't like. I also got some practical gifts that were quite funny. A ubber scale and I have no idea why since I'm a size 2 and fancy heater for the cold basement that I rarely go in when not doing laundry. He also threw in some Jimmy Choo boots which I definitely would NOT have bought for myself. And a Black with Blue Matinee. NO COMPLAINTS HERE!!

Now SALE is my favorite word but a dirty word to my SO--meaning he's not gonna go outta his way to get a bargain. I've already established that said he's a weirdo of sorts, so no need to need rag on him. He can't help himself. All things being equal, he means well and is a really good man.

Perhaps one day he will master the art of gift giving. His theory that you buy others things they wont buy for themselves is kinda right. He just forgot that they should LIKE the item. To "him" expensive = good.

Awwe.. I'm happy to hear this.. sounds like a big misunderstanding and like the other girls have already stated hopefully you two can come up with a gift giving plan of sorts.

I get super defensive when I think someone is being mistreated so I'm sorry for that.

It's just my nature.

It sounds like you've already worked this out through talking with us...? Hope so!

desiprinzess718 · May 13th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Hehe! I'm sure for as much as he paid full price for that Plan B, you could return it, and order a wine matinee. I think the wine matinee is actually LESS than the Plan B retail price. And tell him the Plan B might show up at the SS tomorrow, so you'll buy one at a cheaper price to make him feel better.

May 13th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#33
littlerock80 ~~Stop the Madness~~ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,213	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... I was defending you! I thought he should have been kinder to you.. Maybe I read your posts wrong but you seemed very torn up about the way he treated you when you explained your honest opinion. I'm a strong believer in not making other people feel bad for no reason that's all. Especially someone that is important to you. I've lost several people close to me and have learned that it's not worth it. Just giving my 2 cents. __________________ My RM collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-minkoff/litterockc-complete-rm-collection-least-now-many-pics-351649.html

May 13th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#34
suretobuy UPS is here!! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Wild Wild West Posts: 649	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... I don't think you did anything wrong at all, you shouldn't keep it unless you love it (at that price). I always tell me husband exactly what I want so there aren't any misunderstandings, and he doesn't waste time looking for things I won't like. For xmas, I asked for a marc jacobs julianne in black, make sure it isn't banged up, and get it on sale, please. And he came through!!!! Sometimes I'm just so proud of him, I couldn't find that bag anywhere!

May 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#36
djfmn BE Petrol Adore Me Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Afton Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... Sorry it turned out the way it did maybe after some time you can come to a compromise on gift giving. I do the gift list for my DH of what I want and he selects something off the list. I sometimes buy my own gift and he pays for it. I seem to be able to select gifts for him that he really likes - I listen to what he says he would like throughout the year and every time he mentions something I write it down and then put it into a document on my laptop. When I need to buy him a gift I choose one of the things off the list I have been compiling. This works well for both of us - it is not particularly romantic but it sure is practical.

May 13th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#38
deeliciouz Rebecca M. Rocks! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,338	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... I'm sorry to hear that MichelleD. I hope everything works out in the end. __________________ Simplicity is Key http://igraceful.blogspot.com/

May 13th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#41
desiprinzess718 ~Need ShopAholic AA~ Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 6,195	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... lol JIMMY CHOO Boots! Way to go woman! haha- i'd say in a whiny tone "it would help if my boyfriend listened and bought me the wine matinee like i wanted". hehe __________________ MY RM COLLECTION

May 13th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#45
desiprinzess718 ~Need ShopAholic AA~ Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 6,195	Re: Honesty ISNT always the best policy.... Hehe! I'm sure for as much as he paid full price for that Plan B, you could return it, and order a wine matinee. I think the wine matinee is actually LESS than the Plan B retail price. And tell him the Plan B might show up at the SS tomorrow, so you'll buy one at a cheaper price to make him feel better. __________________ MY RM COLLECTION