"Honey, you don't have to get me anything for Christmas this year"

[ABNAK]

Ever hear it?

It's a trap, isn't it?

[just a scout]

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[ggammell]

“I was gonna get you a divorce.....so okay then.”

[WillBrink]

Ever hear it?

It's a trap, isn't it?

Yup. Don't fall for it bro.

[Grand58742]

List of possible gifts for the "you don't have to get me anything this year" wife...

Jewelry, personalized makes it even better
Wine of the Month subscription
Flowers of the month also works
Or both
Get a major honey-do project done if possible; something she's casually mentioned in passing
Day spa trip or weekend trip works too


Don't get:

Clothing (they pick that out themselves far better than we men do)
Gift cards
Anything kitchen or cooking related unless it's something she's been wanting for a while like a new expresso machine or something

Listen for the subtle cues. She'll slip up with something she wouldn't mind having eventually.

[arbninftry]

You generally now have to go overboard on a gift.

Don’t believe a woman when she says that, it’s a LIE.

[AndyLate]

My wife says it every year - it's a trap. Try to do something personal and thoughtful. For example, I had an ironing board cover bejeweled for my better half this year. I'm sure she will love it.

Andy

[Jermedic]

She will never ever forget the Christmas that you got her a mop. She will tell everyone for years to come lol

[Honu]

over 21 years happy married

no big gifts needed and have not needed but she is not that type of gal
we often do tiny things we make or something fun with time and doing something together with our kids
I did get her some fun fuzzy sock slipper things when I was out shopping with my daughter we thought she would like and knowing the kid and I picked it out is enough

our home we used 1/4 of what the bank allowed and paid it off in a few years though so we are more that type of folks
we still have a iphone 6+ might get a 12 soon though as mine is not working correct anymore

also being more minimalist and about family makes it easy we are burned out and not about STUFF

[ABNAK]

Her birthday and Christmas are 6 days apart. I said "I took care of you for your birthday!" (actually haven't gotten shit yet, am scrambling) and she said "Well don't worry about Christmas, that'll be enough".

I'm certain I know better.

I guess it must have sucked having your birthday and Christmas that close together. I can picture someone telling the kid as they hand over ONE present: "This is for your birthday. Happy birthday! Oh, er, uh, this is for Christmas too! Yeah, Christmas too!"