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rainydaybackup
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 Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: Can a man's name be in the card of a baby shower gift? |
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My girlfriend and her daughter are going to a baby shower for my grilfriend's niece. I purchased all the gifts that we intended to give, so I asked her if I could add my name as part of the "From's" on the card.She said with a stern "NO" and her reason was that it was:1) unorthodox (whatever that means)2) because I was not going (not invited).3) she said I was selfish for even asking.Is it too much to ask that my name be put in the card? Or was she right in her decision here? And is my request a selfish one?Thanks for answer my question and it seems like most of you are siding with me on this one  . I would to hear more input, guys and gals!Well, I put this question up mainly becayse they are at the shower now and I am sitting home. And when you sit home the "wonderment" just overwhelms you. Let me give you a little background info:One gift in particular was one her and her sisters were going in on. Of course comes in the "I'll pay you a share of it" when my grilfriend says that she basically written off their share.Then she tells me she couldn't buy it and I ended up buying it. So in turn, I write off any hope of receiving sister's shares.But sister's names are still on the card! |
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»-(¯`v´¯)-» Mark's W
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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| She said, NO? what? why?My husband AND son's names are on ALL baby shower gifts I give to my girlfriends!HER request to not let your name be on the card is the selfish request!That is really rude on her part!If you helped purchase the gift - of course your name should be on the card! That is common sense. I don't know what her issue is. I don't know why she wants all the credit for your money .. |
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Shika Le
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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| oh my goodness... you bought the things!I think that was really lame of her. You bought it, so put your name on there.. She's the one who is selfish.P.S. Stand your ground. she'll always think she can control you if you let this one slide. It'll turn into her taking advantage of you. so, It's a big deal. |
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twister10762005
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Let it go. unorthodox- meaning not ordinary. Just let your girlfriend take the credit. I'm sure the reciepient will thank you too. |
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Noah's Mommy.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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| She's being a little ridiculous. All of my gifts, in which the guy was involved, had their name on it as well. You were part in buying the gifts so it's only fair that your name goes on the card as well. |
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erinjl123456
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I would not want to go, nor would I bother sending a gift to someone as stuck up and snobby as that! |
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poohturtle
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree that you should be able to put your name on the card but unmarried people are not "suppose" to give gift together but I really dont see anything wrong with it. |
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JYogi
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| You are going to the wedding together, you bought the gifts, there is NO reason for her to call you selfish, in reality it is her who is being selfish. Guest of the shower itself or not the gift is from both of you, tell her to grow up. |
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SEXY BASTARD
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| O.o thats cold |
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Holly B
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| She is wrong. You are not selfish. I always sign my husband's name along with mine on bridal shower and baby shower gifts. She makes no sense!!!!!!1 |
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Kakoii90
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| To answer your question: of course a man's name can be on the gift. Whether or not it's really important is debatable. Typically when I go to a shower I don't add my husband's name. However, when I receive a gift I realize that the gift is truly from both partners. I don't know why your girlfriend had such a strong reaction to your wanting to be acknowledged on the gift. You'll have to figure that out for yourself. |
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LV1220
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Even though men are not traditionally invited to showers, having your name on the card is definitely appropriate!1. You bought the presents2. There is nothing wrong with you contributing or giving a person a gift for their baby!3. You are not selfish - you care about the mother and new baby. I think it's sweet! What's wrong with the card saying Best of luck, and all 3 of your names?Tell your girlfriend to get with it! Guys can buy baby shower gifts. WOW |
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