Members Argali Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 This is so f-ing retarded. My family is bugging me about what to get me for Xmas. Honestly, at 28, I don't need much. So I decided, f- it, I'll just ask everyone to give me money, and I'll go out and get a new guitar, which is really what I want. So I tell my girlfriend this five minutes ago, and she flips out, saying I don't get the "real meaning of Xmas" (lol) and that asking everyone for money is impersonal and unfair. My response was, c****, I'm 28 years old, I don't need to open **** under the tree on Xmas morning anymore, why not just give me money and I'll get what I want? Doesn't that make it easier for everyone? But no, I'm completely wrong and bla bla bla, so I hung up on her for making me feel like an asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr_GoodBomb Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 I love girls, but man can they be stupid sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 You really can't win an argument with a woman. You may be right, but you'll still lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldFenderGuy Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Give the girlfriend away as a Christmas present and then go out and buy that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seaofstrings Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 HAha, I asked for an Aerodyne and was shot down by both my wife and mom... Thats just the way it is, life sucks. although, my mom has been asking lots of questions about GC lately, where it is, what it is, etc. I'm in your age range, 28. I feel ya, we need a support group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockstrongo Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Give her the options of A: the new guitar that you want and B: a portion of the money that it will take to buy the guitar, and ask her what she would rather do for the love of her life. If she's smart she'll give you the money, but she might be up to it if you let her "buy" the guitar with that remaining money for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crank-N-Jam Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 On one hand I agree with your girlfriend in that money and/or gift cards are a rather impersonal gift. On the other hand I agree with you in that once you get older you want to just get the stuff you want yourself. I'm 34 and don't need anything either. I only have wants and they are more expensive than most people are willing to spend. If everyone gives money, you're that much closer to getting those expensive wants on your list. So don't be too hard on the girl. A lot of people really enjoy watching others open their gifts and such on xmas. Cards with money aren't as much fun to watch open. Just my .02 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by Crank-N-Jam On one hand I agree with your girlfriend in that money and/or gift cards are a rather impersonal gift. On the other hand I agree with you in that once you get older you want to just get the stuff you want yourself. I'm 34 and don't need anything either. I only have wants and they are more expensive than most people are willing to spend. If everyone gives money, you're that much closer to getting those expensive wants on your list.So don't be too hard on the girl. A lot of people really enjoy watching others open their gifts and such on xmas. Cards with money aren't as much fun to watch open.Just my .02 though. I see what you're saying. And I wouldn't even be pissed right now if it wasn't for the fact that my girlfriend seriously just flipped out and was talking to me as if I asked her to buy me a Mustang for Xmas or something. Also, I'm asking everyone for money, which in th elong run means they can spend less on me so I can buy something I'd rather have. This makes a lot more sense to me than opening up presents that people bought me, in a sense, to make themselves feel good that they bought me something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimAnsell Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 tell her to get you a guitar center gift card. if the guitar you want isn't at GC, sell the card on ebay. gift cards 99% of the time sell for their face value on ebay (minus shipping of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georges Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Get her Hundreds of {censored}ty little $3 toys and wrap em all and coat the floor with them That's what christmas is about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C-4 Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 When someone asks me what I want for Christmas, and I say money, I also tell them that it is not impersonal to give someone what they ask for so that they may apply that money to something they really want, but no single person can afford to buy for me on their own. I never thought getting money for any reason to be impersonal. I wish it would happen more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 If you're old enough to not need to open gifts under a tree xmas morning then you're certainly old enough to not ask for gifts like some slobbering kid sitting on Santa's lap, no? Here's a novel idea... You want a guitar, go buy one. They sell them everyday, you don't have to wait for xmas. Lastly, feeling like an asshole is a self-inflicted wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Dump her. This is just the beginning.....of a loooooong nightmare.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrfan Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 When a female is involved, logic doesn't apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members robt57 Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by Burgess Lastly, feeling like an asshole is a self-inflicted wound. Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 I'd just ask for GC gift certificates or gift cards from one of the online sellers like MF. That way you get a bunch of little envelopes under the tree! I am with ya though, I am 40 (yikes) and don't need anything for christmas, plentry of ties, socks, shirts, underwear, DVDs, sweaters and {censored} already. I just want a guitar as well. Maybe a couple of CDs. Even a new delay pedal would be cool. Tools work for me as well, I need a new circular saw to make my guitar project for next year! I've asked for guitars over the past 10 years three times and have gotten them though! Not going to push it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smurfco Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 You should get her absolutely nothing for Christmas that she asks for. When she complains that you got her a pinball machine, tell her that she's forgetting the true spirit of Christmas - which apparently is to not be given what you actually want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 haha I never expect guitar gifts for christmas, luckily my family knows I am very picky so they just give me money, and being an only child, and having an uncle with no kids helps on that front lol... I remember when I was younger, my parents asked me what I wanted for christmas, and I would say music related stuff, and it was like some taboo.... they would buy me a new PC, SLR camera etc, but not guitar gear which actualy cost less on some accounts:freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Just to be clear here, I'm not asking my girlfriend to buy me a guitar. I'm just asking her - and everyone else - for money that I can put toward purchasing a new axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by Burgess If you're old enough to not need to open gifts under a tree xmas morning then you're certainly old enough to not ask for gifts like some slobbering kid sitting on Santa's lap, no?Here's a novel idea...You want a guitar, go buy one. They sell them everyday, you don't have to wait for xmas.Lastly, feeling like an asshole is a self-inflicted wound. lol the internet is serious business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiger roach Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 If she knew what the spirit of Christmas was all about, she would get you the whole guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Seriously, why wait for xmas? Just go buy the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by tiger roach If she knew what the spirit of Christmas was all about, she would get you the whole guitar. yeah, EXACTLY!!!!! and to OP; not worth fighting with the woman lol, just give up, theres no way to truly win this lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ranalli Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Tell her that she's wasteful. Nothing is worse than getting JUNK that you don't want or need. Get something you'll like and use. Guys are generally practical....girls generally are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smurfco Posted November 29, 2005 Members Share Posted November 29, 2005 Tell her you never really liked her, you just lost a bet to your friends and had to ask her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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