What does a woman really want for her birthday

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  • mavrick7
    mavrick7 Posts: 1,607 Member
    I got smart and just started telling my husband what exactly I wanted. It saves disappointment and it helps him out a lot!
    This past year I asked for a gift card to my favorite spa (a bit pricey) and of course he took me to dinner and gave me a sweet card. As much as he tries, he is just clueless when it comes to gift giving so it is much easier this way!

    To all the beautiful and wonderful ladies that have participated in this thread. It has been truly amazing reading the varied responses from each of you. This reminds me of the movie, starrring Mel Gibson "What Women Want". Oh, I wish that I could listen to their thoughts. But the bottom line is that we are programmed and built so differently.

    I believe that a birthday is important to remember and to truthfully think about making that person feel special. There are many different ways to show it. I love this statement that as much as you communicate with him, he is still unaware of those wishes. The craziest thing is that most guys don't have money when they first meet, get married. Strange that they don't plan a date and get something meaningful.
  • tourettte
    tourettte Posts: 142 Member
    a timeout from everyday crap, routine and world.
  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
    I got smart and just started telling my husband what exactly I wanted. It saves disappointment and it helps him out a lot!
    This past year I asked for a gift card to my favorite spa (a bit pricey) and of course he took me to dinner and gave me a sweet card. As much as he tries, he is just clueless when it comes to gift giving so it is much easier this way!

    To all the beautiful and wonderful ladies that have participated in this thread. It has been truly amazing reading the varied responses from each of you. This reminds me of the movie, starrring Mel Gibson "What Women Want". Oh, I wish that I could listen to their thoughts. But the bottom line is that we are programmed and built so differently.

    I believe that a birthday is important to remember and to truthfully think about making that person feel special. There are many different ways to show it. I love this statement that as much as you communicate with him, he is still unaware of those wishes. The craziest thing is that most guys don't have money when they first meet, get married. Strange that they don't plan a date and get something meaningful.

    I'm not pointing fingers, and I actually adore my MIL and FIL, but I do think that (and I could be wrong, so no one attack me!) parents teach their sons how to properly court and woo a girl. My husband was, and still admits to being, clueless on how to romance me. He wants to very badly, and sometimes I even spell it out for him (out of pity... despite the fact that one thing about romance is not having to tell someone to do it LOL)... but he doesn't get it most of the time. I'm sympathetic then to his efforts, but I do wish parents raised their sons more to be more romantic and not so macho.
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    If money is not an problem take her to Paris
  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
    If money is not an problem take her to Paris

    YES
  • mavrick7
    mavrick7 Posts: 1,607 Member
    If money is not an problem take her to Paris
    That is actually a great idea. I was taken to Seattle for my birthday a couple of years ago. Great city, but Paris is a great place to travel.
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    It would depend on the people involved... if she likes her alone time...a day being pampered at the day spa, or a few days at a resort spa

    if she enjoys time spent with you...sign up for a COUPLES cooking/dancing class

    What ever gift you give should be preceded by flowers and mushy card, and followed by a nice dinner prepared for her (by you or out)
  • AlotOfSweatAndPain
    AlotOfSweatAndPain Posts: 234 Member
    A sunset picnic on a beach, long making out sessions and needs to tell me how much he loves me over and over gain :heart: :love:

    *Taking notes**:bigsmile: :heart:
  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    I want money. And to be left alone.

    :laugh:
  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    My husband and I don't give tangible items for birthday/Christmas/anniversary - we go to an NFL game every fall as our gift to each other. We have a wonderful weekend spending time together and get to watch some awesome football while we're at it. But, I do love a good card on those holidays :)
  • samf36
    samf36 Posts: 369 Member
    Attention! To be felt like she's loved and cherished. A backrub that is just a backrub - unless SHE wants more. She gives all day long: husband, kids, work, friends.... she wants to be given to. We all have "things" - you know what her interests are. Overall, she wants you to pay attention to what her interests are and spend time doing things she enjoys - without complaining, *****ing or wondering when it's going to be over.

    This!
  • Hayleighs_mom
    Hayleighs_mom Posts: 48
    i think it depends on the woman. For example: I would just like to spend some quality time with my fiance, maybe go on a small road trip, and have lots of sex. lol. My sister always tells people she wants books. And my best friend only wants a visa/mastercard gift card. lol. You just have to know your girl :)
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    '69 Camaro SS
  • redlion45
    redlion45 Posts: 155 Member
    If i get another necklace it better be a pearl one :smokin:

    I think I love you.....:laugh: Best answer I have seen in a while....
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Honest answers requested: What does a woman really want for birthday from her BF/Husband? I am not talking about world peace, love, and him wrapped in a bow. Truthfully, what should we buy them?

    Lets pretend money is not a factor.

    I'm sure it's been said, but it depends on the woman. Shouldn't you know the woman in your life well enough not to have to ask that on a message board?

    For me, it isn't about what I get as much as that he was thinking about me enough to get me SOMETHING. And time. Take me to dinner, for a walk and gimme some hot sex and I'm happy.
  • linz1125
    linz1125 Posts: 441 Member
    I told my husband that this year I want a handgun and classes so I can get my permit to carry. Not exactly your conventional birthday gift!

    But he's done great in the past - 2 years in a row I got jewelry from Tiffanys!

    Above all, I think we just want to feel special. You don't have to spend a lot of money to make it a special birthday. Just be thoughtful and genuine.
  • bsix3
    bsix3 Posts: 291
    a lifetime supply of shoes would do it for my wife...but then i'd never be able to satisfy her again after that!!
  • morgansmom02
    morgansmom02 Posts: 1,131 Member
    Someone to cook for her and do the laundry
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    This question can't be answered. Every woman is different. I'm sure everyone will have a different answer.
    Personally I'd take a Polar FT7 heart rate monitor and a new set of weights.
    Or a gift card to the mall :bigsmile:
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Get her a day at the spa...Massage, facial, hair, mani /pedi. Then when she is all soft and feeling good, take her somewhere great for dinner
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    Massage and not have to cook/clean for a day.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Honestly, all I want is the best hrm that money can buy with some sort of warranty . . . I'm tired of having to replace them and not having all the features I want. Well, that and a nanny cam so that I can see exactly what kind of shinanigans are going on at my house all day that precludes anyone from clearing their dishes from the table.
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    ...grab a box

    Cut a hole in the box....

    All I can think of is the SNL skit. :laugh:

    I think it depends on the woman. I'm not picky, although anything fitness-related would be a big hit right now. I'm not a jewelry person, so that's out. :)
  • cheerforsteelers
    cheerforsteelers Posts: 686 Member
    This woman would love tickets to a Steelers game! My birthday isn't even during football season, but I would totally wait!
  • rcbeck99
    rcbeck99 Posts: 56 Member
    Well, since my birthday is right around the corner, I'll tell you what I want.

    I want my husband to take me out on a date. A REAL date. As in, tell me what time to be ready and that's all I have to do.

    I want him to plan every last little detail, like making plans for the kids to spend the night somewhere, making dinner reservations, taking me to see a show at the Performing Arts Center, and renting a hotel room. I want him to think of things that he normally wouldn't do.

    Do I think it will happen? Nope.

    I wish he could understand how something like this would mean so much to me. I am so tired of taking care of everyone and everything that I could freakin' scream. I want one night where I don't have to think about a damn thing besides enjoying myself and feeling like I'm actually worth someone's attention.

    ^^^^THIS!! Totally agree.
  • trimom10
    trimom10 Posts: 388 Member
    Sex and flowers.
  • Stronger_Diva
    Stronger_Diva Posts: 149 Member
    Undivided attention and lots and lots and lots of diamonds.
  • FadedFreckles
    FadedFreckles Posts: 81 Member
    Diamonds. Always diamonds.

    HTH.
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    Well, since my birthday is right around the corner, I'll tell you what I want.

    I want my husband to take me out on a date. A REAL date. As in, tell me what time to be ready and that's all I have to do.

    I want him to plan every last little detail, like making plans for the kids to spend the night somewhere, making dinner reservations, taking me to see a show at the Performing Arts Center, and renting a hotel room. I want him to think of things that he normally wouldn't do.

    This. Seriously, it's really awesome when you don't have to plan the date. It's a lot less romantic when you're sitting there like "What do you want to do tonight?" "I don't know... what do you want to do tonight?"
  • Jmbean84
    Jmbean84 Posts: 261 Member
    A night of true life christian grey wannabe! All night long! seriously, that man would be my hero!

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