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Old 09-07-2016, 04:23 PM
 
Location: NNJ
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I bought a house on my own shortly before we got married... Both names are now on mortgage but I paid the down. I also paid off her debts which totalled 18k a year or so after marriage. Start a clean slate so to speak...

Not sure if that counts.....

Other than that... There is a necklace for 120 she still wears today. Not really extravagant spenders...
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Old 09-07-2016, 04:32 PM
 
Location: 🇬🇧 In jolly old London! 🇬🇧
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I bought a house on my own shortly before we got married... Both names are now on mortgage but I paid the down. I also paid off her debts which totalled 18k a year or so after marriage. Start a clean slate so to speak...

Not sure if that counts.....

Other than that... There is a necklace for 120 she still wears today. Not really extravagant spenders...
Yes clearing her debt does count and it's huge infact.

It's a huge weight/burden lifted off her shoulders and will make her both enjoy life more and be happier all round... So I can't think of many things that trump giving her a better life mate and making it easier for her
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Old 09-08-2016, 12:10 PM
 
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In terms of monetary value, the most expensive he gave me was my engagement ring. In terms of everyday value, that would be my George Foreman grill and Kitchenaid stand mixer.

Not romantic or sexy by any means, but two things I really wanted and still put to good use years later.
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Old 09-08-2016, 12:13 PM
 
Location: 🇬🇧 In jolly old London! 🇬🇧
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In terms of monetary value, the most expensive he gave me was my engagement ring. In terms of everyday value, that would be my George Foreman grill and Kitchenaid stand mixer.

Not romantic or sexy by any means, but two things I really wanted and still put to good use years later.
That's the thing my love

Some gifts don't have to be romantic... But it's still something they can appreciate as its actually being used
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Old 09-08-2016, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Florida
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In price a Cartier watch.

I do hope you didn't buy it from a guy on the street hiding them behind the flaps of his trench coat.
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Old 09-08-2016, 02:42 PM
 
Location: 🇬🇧 In jolly old London! 🇬🇧
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I do hope you didn't buy it from a guy on the street hiding them behind the flaps of his trench coat.
No!.... He wasn't wearing a coat

From....https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ca...57553477958127

Only the best will do .... I wouldn't treat her any less

It's FAR more expensive than I'd usually end up spending on a gift but I had a touch at work plus she was quite down as she lost an uncle a few weeks before so thought I'd treat her
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Old 09-08-2016, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Western Canada
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In terms of monetary value, the most expensive he gave me was my engagement ring. In terms of everyday value, that would be my George Foreman grill and Kitchenaid stand mixer.

Not romantic or sexy by any means, but two things I really wanted and still put to good use years later.
I would LOVE a Kitchenaid stand mixer, I think that is such a thoughtful gift. Also, usayit, having debt paid off is one of the most generous gifts I think anyone could receive. Wow!

I have had a few fancy dinners with past bfs but no gifts (yet!)
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Old 09-08-2016, 05:38 PM
 
Location: Honolulu
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Other than the Gold Visa Card, I did give her something valuable, and tangible, before marriage. I bought her a fur coat in mink.

But after we moved to Hawaii, there is absolutely no way she can put it on. And whenever it is getting humid, she has to pay extra for storage to avoid mildew.
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Old 09-08-2016, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Born in L.A. - NYC is Second Home - Rustbelt is Home Base
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Small diamond ring, maybe $250-$300
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Old 09-08-2016, 07:19 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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The most valuable gift? His love.
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