My husband...ever the romantic

[puggymom]

So our 10th anniversary is coming up next week and we usually do not do gifts..maybe something small but more importantly we go out on a nice date. Anyway I guess since it is our 10th he felt he needed to put more effort into it. So he asks me if I want to go with the traditional 10th of aluminum or the modern 10th of diamond jewelry. Before I could even think that question through he told me that I was pretty much either getting a case of Diet Coke (I am a diet soda addict) or diamond earrings I've been wanting but not wanting to spend the money on for several years.
I cannot stop laughing.

 

[Railroad]

Awwwww...he was so excited about it that he couldn't help blabbing the secret to you. SEE how much you mean to him?

 

[kom526]

My wife was 3 days from giving birth to our 1st child for our 10th.

Tell him to top that!

Congrats on your anniversary and may he keep you laughing for many more to come.

 

[Wenchy]

I hope you find your diamonds in a case of aluminum Diet Coke cans.

Happy Anniversary.

 

[desertrat]

So our 10th anniversary is coming up next week and we usually do not do gifts..maybe something small but more importantly we go out on a nice date. Anyway I guess since it is our 10th he felt he needed to put more effort into it. So he asks me if I want to go with the traditional 10th of aluminum or the modern 10th of diamond jewelry. Before I could even think that question through he told me that I was pretty much either getting a case of Diet Coke (I am a diet soda addict) or diamond earrings I've been wanting but not wanting to spend the money on for several years.
I cannot stop laughing.

Just enjoy it. Presents are nice, but your togetherness is what makes memories.

 

[Wenchy]

Just enjoy it. Presents are nice, but your togetherness is what makes memories.

Dude, the gifts mean a lot too. It doesn't need to be expensive (I like lipgloss and tiny things) The thought counts a lot and Mel always wanted you to have what she thought you would really enjoy.



The thing is, it made her feel good to get you something she thought you would want.

 

[frequentflier]

A few days away from our 10 year marriage anniversary. Gifts are nice but I would be happy with another 10 years!

 

[Wenchy]

A few days away from our 10 year marriage anniversary. Gifts are nice but I would be happy with another 10 years!

Agreed, as long as the years remain nice.

Material items are not important but do add spice.

Like I said, I want Bonnie Bell.

 

[frequentflier]

Agreed, as long as the years remain nice.

Material items are not important but do add spice.

Like I said, I want Bonnie Bell.

Every year seems to get better- or maybe we both are more tolerant and understanding!

 

[mamatutu]

Every year seems to get better- or maybe we both are more tolerant and understanding!

I am on my second marriage...father of my children left when he had midlife crisis which was the best thing that ever happened to me, even though I didn't see it at the time. Just had our 10th last October. He is the love of my life, my best friend, and an excellent father to his step children. We are in our 50's...my hub never had his own kids, but is a natural. He works from home, so we are basically together 24/7. People ask me, how can you stand that! And, I say, because we love being together. God had a plan for me, and life is good! It sounds like you have the same ...the humor is important! Happy anniversary, puggymom!

 

[Wenchy]

Every year seems to get better- or maybe we both are more tolerant and understanding!

He would get so mad when I said I just wanted Bonnie Bell.

He wanted to get me platinum and diamonds.

I should have listened since it made him feel good.

Relationships are difficult.

 

[Wenchy]

This thread is about puggymom.

I do hope they can compromise and be happy forever after.

There has to be a fairy tale somewhere.

 

[puggymom]

This thread is about puggymom.

I do hope they can compromise and be happy forever after.

There has to be a fairy tale somewhere.

Thanks!
Actually we do not do big gifts like that. Last year I got flowers and we went on a nice date. Our honeymoon was a weekend trip because we had just closed on our house the weekend before the wedding and I did not want to spend more money on anything else.
I think he feels slightly guilty as he is taking a guys golf trip the weekend after. I do not know why as I told him I did not care (and I really don't). I've been wanting diamond earrings for years but just never wanted to waste the money on them as my priorities are usually household stuff like new carpeting we need in the bedrooms.
I just thought his wording was absolutely hysterical. I am pretty sure he was trying to be sweet by not really giving me a choice. He knows he cannot surprise me with gifts as I am the money person in the family monitoring the accounts and I get text alerts whenever anything over $49 goes on our CC.

 

[daylily]

Thanks!
Actually we do not do big gifts like that. Last year I got flowers and we went on a nice date. Our honeymoon was a weekend trip because we had just closed on our house the weekend before the wedding and I did not want to spend more money on anything else.
I think he feels slightly guilty as he is taking a guys golf trip the weekend after. I do not know why as I told him I did not care (and I really don't). I've been wanting diamond earrings for years but just never wanted to waste the money on them as my priorities are usually household stuff like new carpeting we need in the bedrooms.
I just thought his wording was absolutely hysterical. I am pretty sure he was trying to be sweet by not really giving me a choice. He knows he cannot surprise me with gifts as I am the money person in the family monitoring the accounts and I get text alerts whenever anything over $49 goes on our CC.

Romance is great all year long, not just on anniversaries or valentine's day. So we're fine just going out to dinner and sending flowers, no big gift, but 10 years is a special anniversary so I hope you get your earrings!

I'm kinda the same way as you are. I'd rather spend money on getting our house/yard the way we want it to look (been a real work in progress for 4 years now!). For my birthday, he was planning to surprise me with earrings but saw a slate patio set he knew I'd love. He asked me and I told him to get the patio set. Another birthday I told him I just wanted to pick out some artwork for the house.

 

[Wenchy]

Love is wonderful.

I have a 10th anniversary platinum/diamond ring if he wants to get it for you. I'll sell it for half retail.

Waiting for the Vrai smack.

I have to pay for my chiro.

No diamond earrings. Sorry.

 

[ArkRescue]

A few days away from our 10 year marriage anniversary. Gifts are nice but I would be happy with another 10 years!

When the right people hook up it's great!

 

[seven]

When the right people hook up it's great!

Yeah! I just met a nice girl at church! I think we were meant to meet. She says that to.