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MJ
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 Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: Wedding gift for marriage I don't approve of? |
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| My friend is getting married and I think she is making a huge mistake. But she is my friend and I will be by her side. The future husband to be is really greedy and controlling. He doesn't let her buy nice things for herself. They didn't register for wedding gifts and want money instead. I have a feeling that she will not get to see any benefits of that money so I want to buy a gift for her for the wedding. But I don't want to make it too obvious. Any suggestions?She knows how I feel about it |
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Druid
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| >Sounds like a pair of matching flak jackets would be nice.< |
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Mike E
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| maybe you you could retain a lawyer for her impending divorce?Plane tickets for her and you to Vegas? |
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foodieNY
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| A gift card for a store you know she likes to frequent, more towards the type of store that she can buy home decor, like pottery barn, crate and barrel, things of that nature. |
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Jarien
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Get her a "bridal shower" gift instead, of some girly gift certificate to like a bath and body store, then give it to her personally. For a wedding gift, get them some movie gift certificates. |
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Jeremy P
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with you on this. When having a wedding shower, a person shouldn't ask for money. I would get them something that they will need, but make it more of something that your friend will use. That's the only thing that I can think of. Good luck! |
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ciberpunk1
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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| If you are a true friend, you will be honest and tell your friend how you feel. |
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Pecan Goddess
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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| If it was me...I would just give the money to my friend without him knowing! |
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Jennifer M
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Give her a gift certificate to a place that she would like. It cannot be cashed in at most places anymore so you know she will use it. Then again whether you support her marriage or not doesn't matter. Talk to her about it and voice your concern. If she is your true friend she will listen to how you feel and tell you how she feels. Whose to say that they don't have plans for what they money will be spent on such as honeymoon, furniture down payment of some sort. etc. |
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Lynn
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| If she is a true friend, take her to the side and let her know how you feel. Tell her you wish her the best but you definitely have your reservations about her upcoming nuptials. If she still plans to go through with it, give her something SHE can use and not the two of them together. |
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Ivy_Woman
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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| I have to say that friends do not just stand back and let their friends make that huge of a mistake with out at least giving thier opinion. You should say something about what you think. If you still want to get her something, then get her a gift card, and just do it for her. |
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Maggie
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Asking for money is super super super tacky, and it will bother alot of people, whether they support the marriage or not. I think you should tell your friend THAT, then ask her what kind of GIFT you can get her. |
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sparkles
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Giftcard from Starbucks or Walmart or favorite store. I have a feeling you might give her a reference of a good lawyer. |
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IB_WIGGLY
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| She is your friend, buy her something nice and give directly to her. No gift cards, he will take that too.Be supportive and make sure she does not get pregnant. You will need to be there to pick up the pieces in a few years. |
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Karl S
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:37 am Post subject: |
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| Extra decoration for her home, you can buy her a small painting... Painting can be anything, just tell http://www.paintyourlife.com/ those artists what you want and they paint it.You will have several options to choose from, so check the site. Real examples, testimonials, prices, instructions, deliver time and more on site :)Karl |
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