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Posted: 6/9/2012 10:28:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Manicure/pedicure,spa type stuff within your budget.
eta Guess it's just a +1

Posted: 6/9/2012 10:29:25 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You could get her a dick in a box.
(cue team member inserting video)

She's already pregnant.

Oh shit, you're dealing with pregnant hormones.

<Knocked Up> FUCK YOU, HORMONES. FUCK. YOU</Knocked Up>

If she's doing this shtick and pregnant, you need to save the money you were going to spend on her gift and use it on a blast shelter at least 20' below ground, with a month's supply of food.

Posted: 6/9/2012 10:33:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Get her a gun.

Funny thing is my dad got my mom a Browning over and under for some occasian. She liked it. As time went on you can see it was something he liked, liked collecting guns.

Posted: 6/9/2012 10:33:51 PM EDT

[#4]

Take her out to a really nice dinner / show?

Posted: 6/9/2012 11:16:49 PM EDT

[#5]

Get her a nice bouquet of flowers, nothing from a mall, something good.

Go to a jewellry shop and find something she'd like that won't break the bank too bad.

Take her out someplace, nothing too fancy but not McDonald's either.

Tell her you love her and she's beautiful and all that crap ad nauseum.

If this doesn't work out, it's not you, it's her.

Also, be sincere.

Posted: 6/9/2012 11:18:50 PM EDT

[#6]

You're screwed anyway, might as well get her a mop.

Posted: 6/10/2012 12:53:30 AM EDT

[#7]

Joe:

You just moved into a new-to-you house.

I suspect she knows that.

I also suspect she knows you're putting in a lot of extra time figuring out your new duty station and making her comfortable in her new nest.

and then there's the new nursery you've got to fix up and paint.

I'm thinking you're going to be a busy guy making her happy for a while.

I wish you both luck.

And give her a Happy Birfday from us.

Posted: 6/10/2012 1:23:35 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
nexus diamond labs or diamond nexus labs ... either way - big manufactured diamond... no blood diamond... cheap and you're the hero.

goo ogle it.

Not a diamond. It's just a ridiculously expensive cubic zirconium.

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Posted: 6/10/2012 2:35:12 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why do you guys say I'm screwed. Heck, she might even be surprised this go round. Before when she's said "nothing" that's what she got and she doesn't get bent out of shape about it. It doesn't feel right though. I want to get her something nice/thoughtful. She's due in Sept with our second son.

Arrange for an overnight sitter, pack a bag for her with some fun stuff ,

Then take her to dinner and surprise her with an overnight trip to a classy hotel for the night..

This.

And, as cheesy as it sounds........

'coupons' for personal stuff, like.......1 free back rub, or 1 night of doing the dishes......

Posted: 6/10/2012 2:36:03 AM EDT

[#10]

divorce papers maybe?

Posted: 6/10/2012 2:49:55 AM EDT

[#11]

Get her nothing and tell her it's what she said she wanted, and that in the future a straight answer would be helpful?

<- HAPPILY single tyvm.

Posted: 6/10/2012 2:57:33 AM EDT

[#12]

You can never go wrong with a spa day with massage.

Posted: 6/10/2012 3:30:48 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why do you guys say I'm screwed. Heck, she might even be surprised this go round. Before when she's said "nothing" that's what she got and she doesn't get bent out of shape about it. It doesn't feel right though. I want to get her something nice/thoughtful. She's due in Sept with our second son.

Arrange for an overnight sitter, pack a bag for her with some fun stuff ,

Then take her to dinner and surprise her with an overnight trip to a classy hotel for the night..

This.

And, as cheesy as it sounds........

'coupons' for personal stuff, like.......1 free back rub, or 1 night of doing the dishes......

Did this once...came home with a Lincoln rental car and pulled up in the driveway with this 20 year old girl from church who was going to babysit our two kids for the weekend. I walked in and told my wife she had 10 minutes to pack. You should have seen the look on her face...took her to a really nice bed and breakfast, had a nice piece of jewelry and well, you know the rest. To pile on, we stopped at a big outlet mall on the way home (this is when I was stationed in VA)...this was for her 40th though. You may want to be careful about setting the bar too high on 31. Surprising her with a B&B is fun though (for both of you)...

Posted: 6/10/2012 3:42:24 AM EDT

[#14]

My wife and I take each other at face value. "I don't want anything" means "I don't want anything." So, nothing is given.

Posted: 6/10/2012 3:57:24 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
No sense wasting $ when she says she doesn't want anything. Get her a new SnapOn socket set or something. She'll love it for sure because it was from you.

Posted: 6/10/2012 4:00:54 AM EDT

[#16]

Reading with interest as our anniversary is next week and she "Doesn't need anything". Can't help you OP.

Posted: 6/10/2012 4:02:06 AM EDT

[#17]

Book her a mani, pedi, massage, beauty salon, cook dinner, .. then put in work.

Posted: 6/10/2012 4:50:20 AM EDT

[#18]

Tint the windows, wash the car and fill her gas tank.
Take her out to dinner.
Buy her flowers, maybe small jewelry item.

But it has been said, don't set the bar too high. They get "needier" as they age.

Posted: 6/10/2012 4:54:28 AM EDT

[#19]

When women say things like that it has been my experience that she likely has given you hints in the past, and expects you to have listened.

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Posted: 6/10/2012 4:55:17 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Tint the windows, wash the car and fill her gas tank.

Take her out to dinner.

Buy her flowers, maybe small jewelry item.

But it has been said, don't set the bar too high. They get "needier" as they age.

Oh hell yeah they do!!!

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:07:59 AM EDT

[#21]

A new bass boat....she is screaming for a new bass boat!!!!

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:08:18 AM EDT

[#22]

NEVER fall for the "don't get me anything" line. Don't ask me how I know.

Jewelry - something with her birth stone and the childrens birthstones. Can be done relatively inexpensive.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:12:08 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
nexus diamond labs or diamond nexus labs ... either way - big manufactured diamond... no blood diamond... cheap and you're the hero.

goo ogle it.

Those are better known as Cubic Zirconia, not manufactured diamond.

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Posted: 6/10/2012 5:14:44 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

It's a TRAP !!!

LD

Definitely this!!!! Dont't fall for it, I did and it wasn't pretty.

You better get a mushy card, b-day baloons, a personalized b-day cake and some special keepsake item.............say something that she can have and cherish like jewelry. Do all this and maybe, just maybe you'll come out of this whole.

See, it's a test for her to find out if you still love her.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:16:57 AM EDT

[#25]

She's about to be over 30 and she is pregnant? A mine field my good man! The combination of breaking the age barrier and the hormone situation with the pregnancy means one thing. You are screwed.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:21:20 AM EDT

[#26]

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Hell yeah, get her windows tinted! Especially with her being pregnant and soon to be toting around a newborn. She'll need all the extra cooling help she can get!

She's been dropping hints about it for oh, the last 4 years since we moved to SE GA. We're in KY now and she mentioned something about it the other day. I think that's what I'm gonna do for her. Plus, I won't have to tint the rear windows with that cutesy blue tint they sell at baby's R us.

Definitely do the tinting then go the extra mile- mani/pedi/facial/hair & massage (as her condition permits-feet at least). Include nauseatingly mushy card. You will be gold.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:25:23 AM EDT

[#27]

Speaking as a woman... If she wants her windows tinted, do it for her. Go to Costco/BJ's or whatever and buy her a huge bouquet of flowers/wine and maybe some smoked salmon to snack on later in the evening. You can get all of that there (or whatever delish snack she likes) relatively inexpensively.

Maybe some nice juicy strawberries, apples and some warm nutella to dip them in. Angel food cake holds together well for dipping also. Try to do everything without her knowing. She will love your thoughtfulness. You might get lucky.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:29:03 AM EDT

[#28]

color change faucet. Lights the water up red when it's warm and blue when cold.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/8122/

I have the shower head that does the same thing.

They don;t seem to have mine anymore but I found a selection of others.

http://www.fixtureuniverse.com/led-shower-heads_510.html

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:30:06 AM EDT

[#29]

When she says "nothing", she wants attention.

Plan a night out to a nice steakhouse or seafood restraunt (not red lobster you cheap prick). Something slightly trendy, but with a quiet dining setting and a nice selection of wine. Afterwards, the Melting Pot or Coldstone for dessert (depends totally on her tastes!).

Go home, gift a nice pair of ear rings/necklace, and enjoy a chick flick with her.

Above advice provides me wild sex with my blond.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:34:39 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

You're screwed.

Wifey told me last Christmass that she wanted nothing.

She was disappointed with what she did not get, but she got what she asked for.

Next year Ill get hints.

For her B'day she sent me a link to what she wanted and I bought it right away.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:36:21 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Hell yeah, get her windows tinted! Especially with her being pregnant and soon to be toting around a newborn. She'll need all the extra cooling help she can get!

She's been dropping hints about it for oh, the last 4 years since we moved to SE GA. We're in KY now and she mentioned something about it the other day. I think that's what I'm gonna do for her. Plus, I won't have to tint the rear windows with that cutesy blue tint they sell at baby's R us.

This, do it.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:38:15 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
You can never go wrong with a spa day with massage.

This. And a card telling her how your life is so much better with her in it. Great for getting a blowjob later.

Posted: 6/10/2012 5:58:13 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Her 31st is coming up shortly. She won't even hint as to what she might like to have. The only thing I can think of that won't break the bank, that she's been wanting for a while is to have her window's tinted. Crappy gift? I figure that and some flowers might cut it.

Help a guy out with some idea's!

not knowing your wife its hard to say, for me the windows would be grats as its practical, means you pay attention and care.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:01:54 AM EDT

[#34]

When they pull that, you can never go wrong with jewelry. Diamond solitaire necklace has always worked for me.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:19:38 AM EDT

[#35]

I'd lay across the bed when she got home that day, buck naked with a ribbon tied on my finger & say I was her present.

Hey it'd work for my 31'st, it should for hers.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:36:10 AM EDT

[#36]

Mine did that on her birthday last weekend. I got her 3 pairs of shoes. Problem solved.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:38:19 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
Why do you guys say I'm screwed. Heck, she might even be surprised this go round. Before when she's said "nothing" that's what she got and she doesn't get bent out of shape about it. It doesn't feel right though. I want to get her something nice/thoughtful. She's due in Sept with our second son.

Buy her a new toaster or vacuum cleaner. Women go crazy over appliances.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:39:40 AM EDT

[#38]

here is an idea... tell her to grow the fuck up... that "i dont care" bullshit is so immature and selfish. people give other people gifts because it makes a person feel good to give someone something they like/want/need... folks saying "i dont care" are really saying, "i dont care enough about you to take part in this ritual with you"...

LAME

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:41:16 AM EDT

[#39]

She wants a new vacuum.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:42:04 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
You can never go wrong with a spa day with massage.

You can with my wife. The idea of strangers touching her weirds her out. She would flat out refuse to go.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:45:06 AM EDT

[#41]

Buy her a surprise colonoscopy

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:47:33 AM EDT

[#42]

When my wife says she doesn't want anything I don't get her anything. It has worked out OK so far.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:50:12 AM EDT

[#43]

Curves membership and a leotard.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:51:59 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
here is an idea... tell her to grow the fuck up... that "i dont care" bullshit is so immature and selfish. people give other people gifts because it makes a person feel good to give someone something they like/want/need... folks saying "i dont care" are really saying, "i dont care enough about you to take part in this ritual with you"...

LAME

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:53:09 AM EDT

[#45]

Hallmark or one of the other card markers should come out with a card for those that don't want anything.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:55:23 AM EDT

[#46]

Good luck. That is about all I got.

Posted: 6/10/2012 6:59:49 AM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:
When my wife says she doesn't want anything I don't get her anything. It has worked out OK so far.

When I say I don't want anything, I mean I don't want anything.

Simple.

Posted: 6/10/2012 7:02:11 AM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
Her 31st is coming up shortly. She won't even hint as to what she might like to have. The only thing I can think of that won't break the bank, that she's been wanting for a while is to have her window's tinted. Crappy gift? I figure that and some flowers might cut it.

Help a guy out with some idea's!

Not knowing you or your wife I have no suggestion.

Other than don't fall for that "I don't want anything" song and dance.

My wife pulled that last year. Since I have a double Ph.D. in Female Psychology from the School of Hard Knocks I didn't fall for that. I got her a Goebel camel for her Christmas crèche I put it back. I waited until we had returned from dinner and were about to retire to spring it on her.

Didn't even get the "I told you not to get me anything!" baloney.

Quoted:

Quoted:
When my wife says she doesn't want anything I don't get her anything. It has worked out OK so far.

When I say I don't want anything, I mean I don't want anything.

Simple.

The exception that proves the rule!