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Old 12-08-2012, 05:18 PM
 
Location: North Carolina
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What kind of gift should I give my wife? We are on the outs right now things have been pretty bad for a while and she is talking divorce possibly if something doesn't change,she is in a different state right now and I will be moving up there first of the year and want to show her I want a new start...she lives some jewelry but she doesn't wear it much...not sure what to get her. I am going to stop and get her favorite kind of flowers but what else?
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Atlanta & NYC
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Once a woman starts talking about divorce, you can't just buy her off. Figure out what she wants changed and prove it to her that you can and will do it.
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:21 PM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:22 PM
 
Location: North Carolina
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Oh I am doing that as well. I am changing what's wrong and I have to prove that to her. But with Christmas coming up and us not being together I want to get her something nice.
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:25 PM
 
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Don't buy her anything. It's counterproductive. Let's see, she treats you bad and wants to get out of your life and your thought is to reward her for that behavior? Are you kidding me? Give her a gift if she did something good. I'm betting good money that she hasn't given one thought to giving you a present.
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:27 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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What kind of gift should I give my wife? We are on the outs right now things have been pretty bad for a while and she is talking divorce possibly if something doesn't change,she is in a different state right now and I will be moving up there first of the year and want to show her I want a new start...she lives some jewelry but she doesn't wear it much...not sure what to get her. I am going to stop and get her favorite kind of flowers but what else?
Is there any one cause for the disparity? Any ongoing issues that caused such strife?

You likely know your wife well, And the gift would be only half of it. Expressing very clearly that you love her and want to fix things. Something sentimental, Perhaps a date in one of the places you went to early in the relationship. Add a handwritten letter with the gift would be good too. I hope things work out for you, And it will take a constant effort to go about solving the difficulties and growing together. All the best my friend.
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:28 PM
 
Location: North of 60
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Get her a onesie with a buttflap.
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:28 PM
 
Location: North Carolina
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We both have done things wrong to each other. I don't want a present from her. I love her to death. Been together almost 8 years I have been a lousy husband I know that. I am trying to show her that I still care and want to be with her. I never get her flowers so I am gonna do that...maybe that's enough?
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:29 PM
 
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Don't buy her anything. It's counterproductive. Let's see, she treats you bad and wants to get out of your life and your thought is to reward her for that behavior? Are you kidding me? Give her a gift if she did something good. I'm betting good money that she hasn't given one thought to giving you a present.
Where in his post did he say that she treats him bad????

OP...tough one. When my husband asked what I wanted I asked him to get my watch fixed. I'm not sure that will work for you.

Although, hmmmmm...you could get her a nice watch and inscribe it with something sweet on the back and then let her know you'd love nothing more than to spend time with her
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Old 12-08-2012, 05:30 PM
 
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We both have done things wrong to each other. I don't want a present from her. I love her to death. Been together almost 8 years I have been a lousy husband I know that. I am trying to show her that I still care and want to be with her. I never get her flowers so I am gonna do that...maybe that's enough?
What you need to get her is something she has always wanted, that you haven't given her yet. Show that you listen, understand and care. Nobody on this board knows what that is, or how much or if it costs anything. Only you do. If you truly want your wife back then search hard and the answer will come to you.
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