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[–] 42 points 1 month ago (2 children)

the problem is, the reason why i want something and dont already have it is because its expensive. and i dont expect someone to pay a 3-4 figure sum for my gift

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago

    Thats exactly it. The only things I want are crazy expensive. I've got more than everything else that I want/need.

    But when I say to my wife "seriously I'm happy with a box of chocolates" thats not good enough.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    I can afford things beyond the price levels I'd expect others to buy me gifts for. What I lack is the time to enjoy those things. Just yesterday I saw the giant Millenium Falcon lego in the store, and once again considered getting it, but then I realised it would take me years to build it, five minutes per week or so when I get a bit of alone time.

    That's why I jokingly suggested a few years ago, that for Christmas I wished for peace and quiet, and ended up offending my wife (who probably wished for the same).

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