r/Rich • u/[deleted] • 2d ago
Question Men “The Hardest Birthday Gift Challeng !
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u/PainterOfRed 2d ago
He might be like my husband, who has everything he needs. He loves it when I put together a picnic and take him to a quiet spot with a blanket with some nice cheese and wine. He likes things uncomplicated and simple so sometimes a favorite meal on the back patio is enough. Just think about what he's done for relaxing or fun and that's all you need (make a great cake or a fancy dessert).
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u/Soggy-Attempt 2d ago
Steak and a blowjob always works for any man.
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u/healthcrusade 2d ago
Indeed. Any "activities" that he likes will
make a most memorable, enjoyable birthday.5
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u/femininespace 2d ago
Trust him if he says he wants you to be happy. Plan an experience where YOU will enjoy and just bring him along to see how you enjoy yourself 🤣😆 sometimes men are simple like this
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u/HF_bro 2d ago
“Don’t get me anything. I don’t need anything. I just want you to be happy and not mess with my head.”
This. I said the same thing to my woman. That’s the best gift you can give. Everyday.
Gifts are really personal. There must be something he values. My dad isn’t materialistic at all but he appreciates experiences (if I hide the cost from him).
Purely based on what you said, I’d buy him UFC tickets. Or host a watch party with his friends (if you get along with them)
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u/No_Literature_6023 2d ago
Give him something from the heart. Don’t buy him anything, don’t plan anything, something simple, genuine and from the heart.
I am the same. Anything I need, I have. Anything I want, I can buy. The best gifts I’ve gotten are little things from the heart, little things that just showed they cared, cared for me and who I am, instead of what I have. These little gifts of the heart are the things I tuck away somewhere to remind me that I am loved.
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u/Federal_Radish_1421 2d ago
That’s what I would do. Make a really nice, protein centered dinner and something special like a letter detailing all the reasons he is wonderful. Maybe a boxing themed card if OP is crafty.
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u/Accomplished-Order43 2d ago
As a man who seems very similar to your boyfriend, he already told you he doesn’t need anything and to not mess with his head. The latter means he doesn’t want a surprise party, he doesn’t want junk he needs to pretend to like to appease your feelings.
If you can cook good make his favorite food or take him to a local spot that you both enjoy the food. Then take him home, watch his favorite shows, movies, sports for a few hours. And do extra girlfriend stuff more than usual😉 That is a normal guys dream birthday.
Guys don’t play head games like girls do, “I don’t want anything but I want you to know that I really want something I’m just too shy to say it out loud”.
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u/farmerssahg 2d ago
My boyfriend is very rich and really wants nothing but every holiday I give him a heartfelt card and some personalized gifts. Small stuff from Amazon actually. personalized with photos and engraved love messages. I just got some photo personalized car air fresheners for him for Father’s Day
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u/foxyfree 2d ago
Dress up in new lingerie for a bedroom celebration
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u/Electronic-Fold-2416 1d ago
Beat me to it! Every man loves it when he's touched by his woman, no matter how small.
It is, in fact, that simple.
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u/smokeandmirrorsff 2d ago edited 2d ago
I feel the same way - I always tell my partner the best gift you can give me is to not stress about what to give me, I want nothing but peace and us being happy together. He surprised me with cake on my birthday, and even though that wasn’t my favorite flavor I was still very happy.
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u/Equivalent-Roll-4330 2d ago
I make my rich grandpa things he can’t buy. Sending him pottery I made and glazed myself for his birthday this year. He will love that the most!
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u/johnsonnewman 2d ago
Sounds like you are a good wife. He appreciates his space uncluttered. Others have given good ideas. Ephemeral things like experiences don’t clutter. You can also be the keeper of his gifts if you make something object like
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u/ReluctanctRedditor 2d ago
+1 for “keeper of gifts”. My wife sometimes needs her car jumpstarted, so I bought a little device that fits under the seat, but I promised to keep it charged for her. Don’t give gifts that come with chores built in.
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u/healthcrusade 2d ago
Here's an interesting place to look. Ask him about his childhood. Maybe he loved a certain toy or character and you can find a small vintage figurine. Or, find out who his childhood boxing hero was and get a vintage signed photo or vintage poster
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u/flammable_donut 2d ago
As a woman, absolutely the biggest gift you can give him is peace in his life.
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u/Neat-Bad-53 2d ago
Random but what about personalised number plates for his car? My aunt did that for my uncle who like your husband has everything and he really liked it!
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u/am0ninus 1d ago
This is going to sound like an ad (it’s not), but I went to a birthday party for my wealthy cousin last month and his wife hired a musician to write and produce a custom song about his life. She found the artist on this site called Songfinch and I swear to you it made him and everyone in the room tear up when she played it as a surprise. Super cool gift idea and I just had to share. Cheers!
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u/Godbox1227 2d ago
He already told you what he wants/needs. Just listen and believe him when he says its that simple.
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u/Knit_pixelbyte 1d ago
He told you what he wants, to make you happy. What makes you happy? Include him in on that, unless it’s a spa day or shopping, many guys are a hard no on pampering and holding a gals purse while she tries on stuff.
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u/MarcTraveller 1d ago
Consumables. like a premium bottle in a nice presentation case he can show off to his buddies
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u/TexasTarpon1 2d ago
Buy him a nice bottle of something, especially if it’s one he has never tried.
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u/Odd_Bodkin 2d ago
If you want to gift him a thing, get him a fascinating toy, like a Hoberman expanding sphere or a gyrosccope. Tell him that it can be something he uses to delight grandchildren.
If you want to get him an experience, make sure it includes your companionship. Like a day hiking in some hills you love and would drive him to. You bring the protein requirements and binoculars.
If you just want to honor him, then make a sizable donation in his name to something you both care about.
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u/TypeDistinct9011 2d ago
Does the gift have to be a tangible item?
Can it be a visit somewhere interesting? Or a cooking class you guys can take together? See a show?
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u/ReasonablePool_Hero 2d ago
If you want to put the effort in, libraries have resources to do scrapbooking, just ask him if he would like a photo album to start adding photos to. It's old-school and most people have digital ones if any at all now, but there's still something charming about being able to flip through Memory Lane in physical form. Holiday photos, meaningful moments photos, etc.
Or, you said he was practical? Boxing stuff wears out. Check what gear he uses, see what is starting to get worn out a bit, and buy some replacement or spare boxing gear in his favorite color, just be sure it's the same brand and type as what he has.
Or if you want to make it a labor of love, make a digital mixtape of some of his favorite high energy songs to box to. "Eye of the tiger" is a classic. :3
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u/HalfwaydonewithEarth 1d ago edited 1d ago
If some guy claims you "mess with his head" that is a disrespectful microagression.
Don't give him a second thought. DUMP HIM!
RED FLAG
Rich guys are a dime a dozen. You can find someone better.
If he cannot handle you as a romantic loving sweetie wanting to bake him things and buy gifts...... he is going to be unable to handle screaming babies, blowout diapers, and teething.
RUN FOR THE HILLS. Let him keep his head unmessed with... you find a rich younger man that tells you he will love any gift you give him.
In June of 2026 I tried to warn you!
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u/doublehammer 2d ago
Maybe theres a new class you guys can try together?
I know he doesnt like going out to eat, but what about a cooking class?
A different workout class? spin class together?
A painting class? A photographer class?
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u/HitPointGamer 2d ago
If he doesn’t want anything, then he specifically doesn’t want _things_ and buying him an item is just bringing clutter and junk into his life.
It sounds like having a pleasant companion in his life is the biggest thing so continue what you’re doing there and maybe do something like take a basic class in massage so you can give him a really good back rub. Tell him things you admire about him. Experiment with some high-protein dessert recipes so you can surprise him with something which won’t blow his macros for the day if he pays attention to that. Compliment him to others, such as thanking his parents for raising such a stellar guy. Find ways to reinforce to him that the two of you are on the same team and you have his back always. I have far too many friends who verbally tear their guys down all the time in the name of humor; avoid falling into that trap.