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writes: I am freaking out over my boyfriend's Christmas gift. He works and I don't (I'm looking for a job though!) and I have some ideas - a video game he's wanted for a long time but never got around to buying it, a good webcamera for his computer because he doesn't have one and hinted at wanting one...I'm worried sick because all the things I've bought him, he's never used :( Except a nice shaving kit and watch that I got him...but other things, like books and cards and an animation set, he's put into a birthday bag and stored away in his closet...that sort of hurt my feelings but I understand some people do that. Last year I painted him a huge Merry Christmas card and I don't even know where he stashed it...He knows I don't have a lot of money to spend but will that make him hate me if I don't get him anything huge? We've been together for 2 years, any output is definitely appreciated!
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reader, tennisstar88  +, writes (2 December 2011):
 No, I don't believe he'll hate you.
A webcam can cost anywhere from $20+ (on sale). Decent one will set you back at least $40, if not more. Do you have $40 from your dwindling funds to spend on him?
Depending on how long the video game has been released, it will be around the same price.
Why don't you ask him if there's anything he needs or wants that you can afford? He knows your working status, so he shouldn't be expecting such pricey gifts.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (1 December 2011):
 what you spend dollar wise is not the same as what your heart spends for him. He won't hate you. get him one of the things he asked for if you can afford it.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (1 December 2011):
 The amount you spend on a gift doesn't equate how much you love him.
I think you should find him something you think he will appreciate and that you can AFFORD.
Stop Fretting.
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reader, bluecow  +, writes (1 December 2011):
 I would go for the webcam...
As for another xmas gift, what about inviting him to yours and wrapping yourself as a pressie ;)
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (1 December 2011):
I don't think he'll hate you if he you don't get him a massive Xmas gift. And if he does, then he's clearly more about objects and money than he is love.
The fact is, you can't afford it. So do something like the card again, and choose something small but meaningful. Getting him a webcam will only make you poorer.
He won't hate you for not getting him a massive present that you can't afford.
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