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Good or bad idea to get ex girlfriend a present?

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Question - (29 November 2010) 10 Answers - (Newest, 6 December 2010)
A male United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

Getting an ex girlfriend a christmas present, is that a good thing or is it a bad thing? I was just curious about other peoples opinion.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (6 December 2010):

I think it is alright as long as you know your own intentions. Maybe this could be a sign that there is still love and this could bring things back together. Ask your self why things ended in the first place and then act on gift!

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A female reader, Honeypie United States +, writes (29 November 2010):

Honeypie agony auntLife is easier if you don't. Unless you are both single and still friends, then you can get away with it, BUT you really have to watch what you buy, in order for it not to be misinterpreted.

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A female reader, largentsgirl89 United States +, writes (29 November 2010):

largentsgirl89 agony auntAre you currently single? Have you remained friends with this ex gf or would you giving her a Christmas present completely throw her for a loop?

I think it's ok as long as you are single, still friends with her and talk and as long as she knows your intentions behind the gift. Whether you mean it as a friend thing or possibly something more thing.

Gifts say that you took the time to think about them, what they wanted and then took time out of your life to find it and buy it for them.

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A female reader, CindyCares Italy +, writes (29 November 2010):

CindyCares agony aunt Bad idea.

There are a few people that at Xmas go hog wild with presents and give a little something to literally anybody they know. But normally, one gives Xmas presents to his /her nearest and dearest among a selection of people, therefore a gift means "you are very high on my priority list ".

Or this is the way how she may read it.

Which is gonna be embarassing if in fact you have moved on. Or if you hope to get back with her and SHE has moved on.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2010):

it's a very bad thing if you are in a relationship with someone else. If you get your ex a gift and that is the case, you can kiss your current girlfriend goodbye, and rightfully so.

If not then you might want to evaluate the relationship status with your ex. Do you want to get back with her? are you doing it for just friendly reasons? those answers might help you choose to give or not to give, and what to give her.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2010):

Nay. It shows too much interest and you have moved on correct?

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A male reader, smile(: United States +, writes (29 November 2010):

For their sake make sure they know if you mean it for friendship or if you mean it as more.

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A female reader, Mjfbla United States +, writes (29 November 2010):

Mjfbla agony auntIf you are single and you are still friends or still tlk to her then yea it would be fine. Maybe see how shed react to it by casually asking what she wants?

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A male reader, Cerberus_Raphael Sweden +, writes (29 November 2010):

Cerberus_Raphael agony auntThat depends on what your relationship status is currently. If you have a girlfriend, be cautious because she might see that sort of action as a threatening attachment. If you are currently single, I do not see any reason why you cannot give her a gift to show that you still wish to be on good terms with her.

I hope that helps.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2010):

Bad.

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