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Q: Hi CG, what would be a great birthday present for a Star Wars fan? My long distance bf is a huge fan and I would like to get him something that he would like (He already has the movies). Thanks!

A: There are tons of great Star Wars gifts out there for every price range. Here are a few ideas: Star Wars Ralph McQu...

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Q: EVERYTIME my girlfriend and i exchange gifts, her gift for me is always lingerie for her. She has never gotten me a real gift, something thats just for me, or is something that is unique to me and not an every guy gift, should i be looking into this, whats this say about her? or is it normal that girls always do this.

A: Idiot. Look up. Way up. The clue is flying across your head at about 35000 feet. Her gift to you is HER in the lingerie,...

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Q: Hi, PJ!! This year, instead of giving my bf a tangible present for his birthday, I want to take him somewhere special. Do guys like destinations as gifts and do you have any suggestions on where to take him?

A: Hmm...good question. I honestly have no idea what a good destination would be outside of hitting up on the islands with ...

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Q: In the 4 yrs my man & I have been together, my mom has bought be flowers more than he has. (He bought me flowers ONCE.) It's not that he doesn't know I like flowers - I've told him. I've told him that even though we say no gifts I still like flowers on anniversary/vday. He still doesn't. How can I make it more clear?

A: I'm a bit confused. You say that you all have a no gift policy and you still manage to get up set with him for not givin...

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Q: My boyfriend says he "doesn't believe in Valentine's Day," but I told him I wanted to celebrate it because I've never been with anyone on the day. He doesn't want to do anything, and it's kind of upsetting me. Am I right to be annoyed?

A: Yes. Look, I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day, either. Most guys aren't, truth be told. We all know that the holiday ...

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Q: My bf of 6 mos has a bday coming up. As part of his gift I want to register for a breast cancer run in memory of his mom who died of breast cancer 10 yrs ago...but since it's still a new relationship (and since I never met her) I can't tell if I would come off as sweet and caring or just morbid/creepy. Thoughts?

A: That's a really sweet gift. Very thoughtful. It shows you care and acknowledge that his mom is still a part of his life....

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Q: MM! My bf said he "already spent enough on me" and not to really expect anything for Christmas. I think that's rude. I don't care about gifts, just the fact that he puts a limit on our relationship. I already got him his presents without a second thought & I'm the one who pays for most of his food. What's up with this?

A: Wait, skip the whole presents thing for a second and explain to me, in words of one syllable, why are you paying for his...

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Q: Home-made presents. Yes or no?

A: Big time, yes. Every time. Nothing says I love you like a home-made jacket or video console system. But seriously, there...

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Q: Do guys in general really like homemade presents? Or am I gonna look like a total dork if I give my bf a scrapbook or some handmade card? I'm on a budget but I wanna give him something he'll like! Thanks for your time.

A: This question came up a couple of years ago, and I remember being surprised that it was a polarizing topic among comment...

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Q: How do you feel about a girl giving you a rose?

A: Girls giving out roses, whether it be on The Bachelor or at the beginning of a basic movie date, is fantastic. Men are m...

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Q: Would it be weird to ask my boyfriend for "a surprise"? I want a surprise. Of some sort. Anything. Just SOMETHING that shows he thought of me and planned/did something special for me. That's all! Flowers. Dinner. A surprise appearance on a night we weren't supposed to hang out. A love email. ANYTHING!! JUST SOMETHING!!

A: The words "ask for" and "surprise" don't belong in the same sentence. Much like "blowjob" and "hot sauce;" nothing good ...

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Q: How can I get my boyfriend to buy me a piece of diamond jewelry without outright asking him?? We've been together 4 years, and we're not looking into marriage anytime soon so I'm not talking about an engagement ring here; I just think that after 4 years, it's time for some sparkly jewelry, darnnit!!!

A: Any time you work towards "getting" something in a relationship it sort of ruins the point, no? Gifts, material or other...

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Q: Father's Day is coming. My kid is 6 and her father and I have been divorced for 5 years. I have no problem helping her buy a little something for my partner, whom I have been with since the divorce, but I'm getting tired of buying crap for my ex. He has a son & step-son with his wife. What are my obligations?

A: I'm not aware of any hard and fast rules, and I agree with you--I think buying her dad a gift after all this time is unn...

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Q: Hi! I have a gift etiquette question for the experts. I've been seeing a single dad for the past three months and I'm not sure what the rule is on Father's Day gifts. I'm a little worried that if I get him a gift it will look creepy, but if not, I'd be a total jerk. This whole dad thing is new to me. Advice?

A: Awww! That's very sweet that you want to get your new guy a Father's Day gift. But your instinct is right-- it's too soo...

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5 Summer 'Must Haves' For Your Guy

With summer almost here, there's a slew of awesome stuff coming out that your guy will want to grab. (Or hope you'll grab for him.) Looking for a birthday gift or anniversary present? Or maybe a "thanks for being the...

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Quick Answers Of The Month, Vol. 14

Formerly "Quick Answers To Your Quick Questions," because not all the questions are quick, and I'm a stickler for accuracy.What's hotter--stayup thigh highs, thigh high with a garter belt, normal tights, or no tights at all?Huh? Guys don't know that...

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Q: So after being with the same guy for 2 years and not getting a single gift for any holiday...I finally got one for Valentine's this year...a WONDERFILE! Plus he was half an hour late picking me up because he was hanging out with his friends. Should I be offended?

A: Yes. No gifts in two years? Strike one. Wonderfile? Strike two. Late for a date (not ordinarily a deal-breaker but after...

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F Valentines Day, February is Friendship MONTH.

This is not another Valentines Day blog; not because I'm against the holiday, but because I think there's another, more important holiday that calls February home. Yes, of course, Black History month, but I'm talking about a lesser-known holiday with...

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Q: One of my best guy friends got me a thoughtful, expensive (we're in college) Christmas gift. What should I get him? I've known him a long time, but his girlfriend doesn't like me because we're close, so I don't want my gift to compete with hers.

A: Yeah, that's a tough situation. You are wise to tread cautiously. Truth is, no matter what you get him, she won't like i...

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Q: For his birthday/Christmas (within two days of each other) is it okay to combine gifts? Would a scrapbook of pictures/memories of us be a good idea, or too corny?

A: No, I don't think it's okay to combine gifts, even if it means you can give a larger or more expensive gift. The problem...

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