Nothing Says "I Don't Love You" Like...
Giving a sweater for Christmas.
We talked about this on the show and decided that ALTHOUGH sweaters are supposedly 'hot' this year...there is at least ONE GOLDEN RULE:
IF YOU SLEEP WITH THE PERSON - you CANNOT and MAY NOT BUY THEM A SWEATER FOR CHRISTMAS.
Yes, that applies to guys giving to their woman.
And yes girls, you cannot give your man a sweater.
All it says is
"I love you like a....well....a SWEATER!!!!
You: "But Heidi, we live in a very cold area, he really needs a sweater"
Me: NO, don't do it.
You: "But Heidi, She love sweaters, she loved the one I bought last year"
Me: NO, don't do it.
You: "But Heidi, Its Cashmere!"
Me: NO, don't do it (go for the cashmere robe - then she'll wear nothin' underneath!!)
You: "But Heidi, its a "hip" sweater!"
Me: No, don't do it
You: "But Heidi, she wanted a Holiday sweater
Me: The below is from QVC, enough said...
You: But I already bought the gift sweater last week!"
Me: Take It Back - NOW!
You: "But Heidi, ....
Me: NO, NO, NO!
You: You're such a bitch Heidi!
Merry Christmas!
Cheers! Heidi
Comments
good advice but why not follow up with what is a good gift for a significant other?
Ha Trish! Besides a flat screen t.v. I don't think they want anything else??!!
You w/ a bow??? (and nothin' else??)
I bought my boyfriend THREE sweaters and I did it out of the most sincere love and affection for him. It may not be the sexiest gift of all time, but it was the most necessary...trust me.
I disagree.... a really nice cashmere, V-neck, soft fluffy sexy sweater is a wonderful gift.... and one that will make them think of you every time they wear it..... a sweater... the RIGHT sweater can be a very sexy gift from the right person. But then all such rules are made to be broken.... giving a gift that shows you KNOW them is what makes a good gift.... if she's really into power tools and her router broke and you buy her a kick-butt router, then it's worth points.... even if someone else would hate it. The best presents are the ones that show you know them and appreciate them for who they are.
I'm agreeing with the last two posts, I don't think a sweater means "I love you like a sweater". Get serious. I think you need a little reality check if getting a sweater rates as a truly horrible gift. I'm going to assume you were trying to be funny and aren't really serious, right?
Don't let Heidi fool you, there is absolutely nothing wrong in giving a nice sweater to the person you love. A gift is something you give to someone because it is something that you want them to have. I think people have gotten away from understanding what gift giving truly is. Perhaps Heidi is the one that actually dislikes the idea, of receiving or giving a sweater. If that is the case, touche' The rest of us that like giving and getting sweaters will continue to do so. Merry Christmas sweater lovers!
We love the pictures of the sweaters, particularly the photo from QVC. Great blog discussion. We posted on our blog and Podcast, "How Not to be Dreadful," about how to handle getting gifts you don't want. Check it out if you're interested. Happy Holidays!
Any gift that is from a loved one should be cherished. Some people put way too much emphasis on material things. If your loved one is alive you are lucky. If your loved one is spending Christmas with you, you are the luckiest person alive.
Well, if the sweater I'm giving my boyfriend conveys the message "I love you like a sweater!" ... then I really love him, because I'm always cold, and wear sweaters even in the middle of July. Plus it'll just be another sweater of his that I can steal!
I aASKED for 2 different sweaters for Christmas and I hope I get them! It shows he listened to me and THAT, my dear, is real love.
My boyfriend got me a sweater a very nice sweater but it made me feel very unattractive. It was sweet for him to get me something but I really think Hedie is right. A sweater is inpersonal and not sexy!
My boyfriend got me a sweater a very nice sweater but it made me feel very unattractive. It was sweet for him to get me something but I really think Hedie is right. A sweater is inpersonal and not sexy!
actually, what is really miserable, in my opinion, is having the one you love ask what you want, instead of putting some thought into the gift. it doesn't have to be something expensive or anything, but it should just be something that someone who loves you puts some thought into giving.
I agree if a guy or woman has to ask they must not really love you!
If you are given a sweater for Christmas, enjoy it! Comments like, "He/She must not love me if they gave me a sweater" ...Ridiculous! Most likely the person who cared enough to buy you a gift put a lot of thought into it as well as time and are desperately hoping you like it. Appreciate the gifts you are given!
I would be more offended if he gave me lingere. That says "I am only in this relationship for the sex". Real, long term relationships are all about the sweater, not about the "sexiness" of the gift. Save the sexy gifts for Valentines day in 6 weeks.
I would love a sweater. I did a lot of hinting and I would be thrilled that he paid that much thought and attention to what I want and need.
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Well, you're close; it's actually the gift of a SWEATSHIRT that proves the giver has given no thought to the gift.
Especially sent here to someone in the deep South where a nice blustery winter day is usually about 60 degrees!
I did happen to get my boyfriend of two years a sweater (among other things), because I know it will look sexy on him and he loves getting clothes as gifts. I don't think there's any negative message there. It's actually quite a personal gift, since it requires thought about flattering size, style, color, plus when he wears it, he'll think of me. Nice sweaters make nice gifts, for people who like receiving them. I guess it comes back to knowing the person, as others have posted.
I bought my husband one sweater, two pairs of pj pants...both of them were needed. however, he has already received his big presents....Big screen tv and an xbox 360. I just wanted him to have something to unwrap...isn't that ok?
What kind of sweater would Sisi like?
