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38. "I don't want somebody telling me when I have to buy a present."

Wed Feb 12, 2014, 01:21 AM

Feb 2014

"I only want to give a present when I feel like it."

This translates as "I'm a cheap bastard and all women are gold diggers."

My response was, "Well, if you weren't interested only in money you would get me a $5 coffee mug."

This was a guy who was so unfeeling that he couldn't understand why I would sit there and cry for an hour after he got me NOTHING for Christmas when we were married. Accepted presents from me, got me nothing, sat there and looked clueless when I cried over that. Several years in a row. Didn't love me or care about me.

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What do men want for Valentine's Day? [View all] Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 OP

All of the above. Scuba Feb 2014 #1

And nothing else? Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #4

Um, more sex? Scuba Feb 2014 #5

I really don't wear jewelry OriginalGeek Feb 2014 #2

Soooooo....... Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #3

It's a start! OriginalGeek Feb 2014 #35

Quality time. malthaussen Feb 2014 #6

Oh, I am not limiting this to what that poll suggested. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #8

Ever hear of the Sacred Meal? malthaussen Feb 2014 #9

So I was right all along. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #11

Nope. malthaussen Feb 2014 #12

....... Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #15

A can opener. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2014 #7

Lucky you. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #10

The can opener was for hubby. We both cook. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2014 #37

I am a man and I won't to love and be loved. idendoit Feb 2014 #13

You won't? malthaussen Feb 2014 #14

So...... Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #17

Something. kwassa Feb 2014 #16

Something? Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #18

I said something because .... kwassa Feb 2014 #21

Excellent. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #22

Thank you very much. Happy Valentine's Day to you. kwassa Feb 2014 #23

Don't feel bad. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #24

The problem is ... kwassa Feb 2014 #33

Beer and strippers? Initech Feb 2014 #19

Ah, finally, a romantic! Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #20

Dinner is just fine with me... Earth_First Feb 2014 #25

I hope you get it. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #26

It can be... Earth_First Feb 2014 #28

She could give me Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #27

Too typical. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #29

blow jobs Skittles Feb 2014 #30

I'm going to kick your ass! nt Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #43

Sounds like you're a job creator. ..nt TeeYiYi Feb 2014 #59

peace and quiet? NightWatcher Feb 2014 #31

Get that toddler out in the fresh air. marzipanni Feb 2014 #47

Someday you're going to miss these days... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2014 #69

Considering I'll be spending it alone I want it to go away that's what I want for valentine's Arcanetrance Feb 2014 #32

A new impeller for the snow blower pokerfan Feb 2014 #34

Screw Valentine's Day, I'm holding out for this: lastlib Feb 2014 #36

You know, in Japan girls give guys gifts on Valentine's Day Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #40

Same here in Korea davidpdx Feb 2014 #84

Do they have "giri chocolate" in Korea? Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #86

I don't know for sure davidpdx Feb 2014 #88

Almost anything I say is going to be taken the wrong way ... In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #46

(Like the old Indian said, Keep mouth shut--foot not get in mouth."......) lastlib Feb 2014 #50

"I don't want somebody telling me when I have to buy a present." Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2014 #38

This "was" a guy.... Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #44

Divorced the SOB a long time ago. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2014 #48

What do I want...? Bucky Feb 2014 #39

I want to get out of that whole 'holiday' cliffordu Feb 2014 #41

In Japan, on Valentines day its the Men who recieve the Chocolate yuiyoshida Feb 2014 #42

Wow. I am very glad that I don't have to wait in that store! Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #45

Someone left the tools out in the rain... marzipanni Feb 2014 #49

Someone left my cake out in the rain. kwassa Feb 2014 #52

That chocolate is called "Urawaza" Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #63

My huzz said, "that's pretty clever!", when I read it to him, and I say it's cute. marzipanni Feb 2014 #66

I don't know from chocolate moose - raven mad Feb 2014 #74

Not at my son's house. Wait Wut Feb 2014 #77

Well of course not, Your son is an American... yuiyoshida Feb 2014 #78

I guess I should have been more clear. Wait Wut Feb 2014 #79

I just want someone to make me feel like I'm special ... dawg Feb 2014 #51

Sex goes without saying, right?... TeeYiYi Feb 2014 #53

Does it? Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #55

What gift?... TeeYiYi Feb 2014 #56

Mine wants PasadenaTrudy Feb 2014 #54

Honestly. Chan790 Feb 2014 #57

You mean a mandoline like one of those fancy slicers? R B Garr Feb 2014 #58

I agree, taking little trips is fun! marzipanni Feb 2014 #65

Thanks for the info on the grill pan and cleaning! Just reading the description of R B Garr Feb 2014 #67

I think men just want to see their woman be happy and smile aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2014 #60

That's a secret. Delete it and type 'sex'. nt Demo_Chris Feb 2014 #61

Shhh! Iggo Feb 2014 #68

I have everything I need or want for Valentines Sherman A1 Feb 2014 #62

A new sled... adirondacker Feb 2014 #64

A night out with the boys Boom Sound 416 Feb 2014 #70

Noooooo. Not on Valentine's Day! Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #81

Gainful employment. n/t Alkene Feb 2014 #71

Low expectations. n/t sl8 Feb 2014 #72

I asked him. (Sry, my mistake......) raven mad Feb 2014 #73

Honestly? Moondog Feb 2014 #75

Happy Valentine's Day, Moondog. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #80

What do men want on Valentine's Day... AnneD Feb 2014 #76

I'm a bit weird, but while sex is certainly appreciated and enjoyed mythology Feb 2014 #82

Aw. You melted my heart. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #87

Honestly for me, none of the above davidpdx Feb 2014 #83

Reservations for him and his buddies to a fishing resort in mid June B Calm Feb 2014 #85