The Lounge - Question About Boys..

So the other day, my bf was talking about how he wanted an Xbox 360. So me, being the great girl I am haha, called his best friend and got all the info bout them, and decided I would surprise him with one for Christmas. Today I told him I had an idea about wat to get him for xmas. He was bugging me so I told him Im gonna get his gift at Best Buy. Somehow, the first words outta his mouth were "Xbox 360??" I tried to play it off. Then he started talkin bout the platinum edition, and he could tell I knew what he was talking about. Finally I had to admit that I had done some research and was gonna get him the platinum edition one for Xmas. He was excited.
So then, he says he was thinking about what he was gonna get me. And when I asked, he told me he is gonna get me something from Tiffanys. (I had showed him a few things from there I liked a few weeks ago.) But now Im kinda worried hes just gettin me something from Tiffanys cause Im getting him an xbox. Do guys think like that? Like they gotta get a gift as good as the one they received? I just dont want him to feel like hes HAS to get me something from Tiffanys. Thanks in advance. :)

How old is your BF? He wants an Xbox? LMAO. BTW, you're going to have a tough time finding those for a while. Check out the going rate on ebay.

To answer your question. Guys think differently. I would prefer to surprise a girl with something original. He's your bf, so he should already know what you like.

yes --he has to get u somthing better --because if he doesnt--u will never let him forget it ;)

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How old is your BF? He wants an Xbox? LMAO. BTW, you're going to have a tough time finding those for a while. Check out the going rate on ebay.

To answer your question. Guys think differently. I would prefer to surprise a girl with something original. He's your bf, so he should already know what you like.

Whats the matter with wanting an xbox!!! I cant wait till they are released in Aust.

Hes 19 lol. When I showed him the things from Tiffanys, he seemed open to the idea, but then asked me about a few other things i might want. So I was assuming he was going against the Tiffanys stuff.

And AOL, LOL i wouldnt hold it against him if he didnt get me something better than what i got him. Most girls, (me atleast), dont really think of gifts that way. That was part of the reason I didnt wanna tell him wat it was. I didnt want him to think he had to match my present.

So do you guys think I should tell him that he doesnt have to buy me something from Tiffanys just cause Im getting him an xbox? I dont know why Im so worried about this. Ive known him for quite a while.

Didn't anyone ever tell you..Boy will be boys....
He's gonna do what he's gonna do...Doesn't matter if he has to eat Hot dogs and Peanut butter for a month to afford it..he'll do what he wants.[sm=w00t.gif]

big mistake LowRed.

it seems your relationship is kind of revolved around materialistic things, which is a recipe for disaster.

it's true, all guys are gadget freaks, but your boyfriend shouldn't expect a $400 game console for christmas. that's just rediculous.

as for the tiffany's thing... lol.

just remember. as soon as he gets his hands on that xbox, you're gonna be dateless on many a night. lol.

my wife is kind of like that. she expects expensive gifts. I hate them. and I hate buying them even MORE. lol

because materialistic things never last. Buy me a computer book anyday. Jeezis, i'm a nerd. lol.

xbox 360 are going up on ebay for a thousand.

yeah, i kinda agree with drbyers. my boyfriend and i usually agree upon an amount that we can't go over. christmas time usually sucks for him because my birthday is 4 days later, and then our anniversary is on the 1st of january. i just enjoy being around him on those days and maybe going out to a cool place for dinner.

$1,000 bucks? yeah, some foo is gonna pay it. lol.

He didnt expect the xbox. Before when we were talking about gifts, I was gonna get him a throttle body spacer for his truck. Theyre not that much. But I just thought Id be really generous and get him the xbox. I dont think he was even completely serious when he asked if it was an xbox. I just dont want him to think hes gotta get me something from tiffanys.
And trust me, our relationship is not about materialistic things. Weve been through a lot that would tear most ppl apart. I just want to do something nice for the boy i love.

you could always play a little trick on him...tell him you can't find any xboxs around, and that you'll have to get something else, and see what his reaction is.

oOo...thats a good idea. :) thanks! Then maybe he'll think im gonna get him the TBS again, and not feel like hes gotta get me something from tiffanys. Then Ill kno if hes just gettin me it cause he is tryna match my gift, or if he really wants to get me it. And money isnt really the issue with him.

it seems your relationship is kind of revolved around materialistic things, which is a recipe for disaster.
Alright Vishnu, thanks for the karmic advice. It's America! The land of materialism. Here's my take on the situation: Some person above said that you'll have many a dateless night once you get him this brain drainer, I full agree. Being a semi-car junkie I say you get him the throttle body spacer. He'll be happy, you'll still have a boyfriend, and it all works out. It's key that you don't expect a gift of equal or greater value from him though. It's Christmas, the time of giving, not receiving, allegedly. Once you start expecting what I just said not too, then that's where things start breaking up, in my opinion. Anyhow, best of luck with this dilemna. I'm sure you'll manage through it [sm=smiley20.gif].

Im getting an XBOX 360. Im not even payin half of a thousand dollars. I got a person on the inside. ohhh yea allllllright.

OK being a 19 year old guy maybe I can shed some light. Its probably a better thing he found out to tell you the truth especially if he doesn't know the price range of presents. He would probably feel like crap if he got you like a 50-100$ item and you got him a $400 item (just example I don't know what xBox360 is running). Personally I always tried to equal or greater whatever my girlfriend got me. I even got my girlfriend a necklace after she ended up kinda blowing me off right before my birthday (we had same birthday) and yes I'm way to nice. Anyways he will probably want to get you something equal or greater to what you got him. Its what I would do at least.

Jeff

I dont expect something great from him. Thats why I didnt wanna tell him that I was getting him this. Cause I dont want him to try and top it, just get me something meaningful from him. Thanks everyone for the advice. And I kno he might be excited bout having it, but he wouldnt stop hangin out with me for a video game lol.

And yea, ppl payin over $1000 for a game are crazyy. I even saw some for over $2000. Im waitin a couple weeks til ppl calm down about getting them. I just need it before xmas.

dont count on getting one cheap. They come out around xmas for a reason.

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xbox 360 are going up on ebay for a thousand.


$1000 is cheap, I saw on the news that someone on eBay had theirs up to $1800. They were released here today and are selling for $500CAN.

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xbox 360 are going up on ebay for a thousand.

wow wtf, doesnt anyone know what pre-order means! lol

Thats why Im waitin a few weeks. Im sure the xbox craze will simmer down a bit. I dont think you can even find them in stores, you had to pre order them. And if worst comes to worst, and none are available, i guess i can get him a giftcard for however much they are. Good thing Im workin double hours next week lol, so ill have a nice sized paycheck.

on ebay it says you wont see them again till 2006. One just sold on ebay for $1300 us. Yikes

Ill go check around different stores in my area this week, and ask them if they will be getting more shipments in before xmas. Also, Ill double check wat they are selling for in stores like Best Buy, Circut City and places like that.

you should pre order now to get one before christmas because i think there going to be hard to get, but i think he feels a little obligated to buy somthing expensive for you too..i no if my g/f says shes going to buy me somthing exspensive i will go out and spend the same amount or more..and even if you tell him not to, he will

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How old is your BF? He wants an Xbox? LMAO.


So how old is to old to play video games?


Take the Tiffanys and run, lol.

First of all, no one is too old for GT4 (I don't have any consoles though, so I have to mooch).

Second of all, jewlery is kind of a sure-fire gift for guys. They know you'll love it, they know where to find it, and they're prepared to pay for it since it will be so well received. I don't want to say it's a last resort, but it's almost always the first thought (or one of them).