Question about 25th year

[Ivan the Butcher]

25 was a little over 20 years ago for us. I believe I spent a little over $3500 on some sapphire jewelry that she wears often to this day.

The ring sounds like it might send the message you want: "I still like you, a lot!" There needs to be a personal touch that says you are involved in this romance; I like, and she kind of expects a handmade card.

Objects without you connection is just stuff! Objects with your attachment is a romantic gesture. If we like then "Too much is never enough." If you want to get rid of her; here is your chance to really piss her off. SO CHOOSE WISELY!

Ivan

 

[kamloops67]

I was married for 23 years , you two probably have all the THINGS you need
If she wants a ring , get her a ring
But a nice trip somewhere would make some great memories
In the end it’s that’s all we have
Just my $.02

 

[Rustyt1953]

Kudos for remembering it.

 

[Tom K]

Kudos for remembering it.

We got married on my birthday.

 

[Rpg]

Get her what she wants!!!

This isn’t the time to cheap out on her!

How hard is that?

 

[quikdraw67]

Our 30th is tomorrow.

We both got new cars this month.

We'll just be exchanging cards

 

[IAM Rand]

I got lucky, I married one that doesn't like jewelry, flowers, or a big fuss at the anniversary. Just as long as I acknowledge that we made it another year and maybe a trip somewhere once in awhile.

Besides, I work hard every day so that I don't have to rely on the 2 major times a year, Bday and anniversary. It has worked for almost 32 years.

Just sayin

 

[Dave.357]

Model 25 comes to mind.
Silver anniversary so think nickel.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

For our 17th, I told her I was short on cash. All I could get her was something I picked up at an Army surplus shop.

It was wrapped in brown packing paper and stenciled on it was:

M 1952 Wedding Anniversary kit #17 Standard size. and in big bold red letters across it: SURPLUS.

The outer case was an oversize plastic suitcase. In it were about 20 small packages all brown paper wrapped, one example is:

M1 A3* Suburban Housewife Uniform Summer
Size: Medium/Long
Color: Standard Housewife Suburban Camouflage.

That equates to a Jeans Jumper in size 10 tall.

And of course there was the red SURPLUS across the brown wrapper's label.

One of the smaller things was 2- 10 pack of the fun size Snickers bars (her favorite candy bar) but the "Military designation couldn't possibly say that! Rations: Mid Afternoon, Non-Toxic coating w/possible allergens. (Can be use as a Bioweapon in certain locals!) Take orally as needed: 1 to 5 a day! and of course the red SURPLUS.

She and her mom and our then 13-year-old daughter took almost an hour and a half to unwrap everything. I stayed in the garage, but the riotous laughter could be heard all throughout the land.

Many wives prefer the expenditure of time and effort as opposed to money outlay!

Ivan

 

[jeffrefrig]

We went over this some today when she came home from work. She wants a semi plane Jane white gold with a handful of small diamonds wrapped around half of it. No big lumpy diamond just the little shiny ones. I think I love her more now! There’s a joint nearby that a forum member suggested. That’ll be my first stop!

 

[BAM-BAM]

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[TX-Dennis]

I learned a long time ago to get my wife to pick out any jewelry gifts. Otherwise they always got exchanged.

Apparently I have bad taste in jewelry.

30 years coming up early December, so I guess it's okay.

 

[Grayfox]

For our 25th Anniversary I took my wife for a Caribbean cruise. Best vacation we ever had.
Instead of material things, give her the gift of a good memory of time spent together. She'll cherish it more.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Ya know, I was thinking. (No, don't run away.) This gift-giving should be a two-way street, and the Model 25 suggestions came up. I sold the only .45 caliber I ever had, but it's a pretty easy gun to shoot. My right hand appreciates the lack of bones breaking every time I pull the trigger. She's afraid of guns so I'd have to get it myself. Hmmm!