Long Distance Christmas

'ello all...

Just wanted to ask this question all those in long distance relationships, before I go to bed....

I know it's the thought that counts and quite often, the smaller things can be the most...telling? Powerful? Meaningful?....things...

But, on average...how much does everyone spend on thier long distance love, for Christmas?

If you don't feel comfortable posting this in public, I do understand...

I'm just curious, 'tis all...

It hasn't killed me yet...*LOL*

~Dan

Dan, I spend what my budget allows. :) I actually feel though, as I get older, that the old saying "it's the thought that counts" really is what matters. If you really found a gift that was not expensive at all but meant something to your partner, then that is what will matter. Last Christmas I kept hinting to Alex about this white chocolate that I had tasted in England when I had been there in November. They cost about 2 bucks each but really, 10 dollars worth of those babies would have been all that I had wanted. It showed he knew my tastes (no pun intended)and that he had listened to my not so subtle hints! I don't need expensive things to make me feel loved. Now...when the day comes for an engagement ring......j/k j/k. :D

Hey Dan,

I am in the same boat here, sending little care packages to my long distance guy, I do it just about once a month, but I dont send anything expensive, just things that will mean alot to him.

Usually I'll send a bunch of candy I know he enjoys, some love notes which I kiss all over while wearing a favorite lipgloss, I've sent a second hand book that I knew he'd flip for...a little teddy bear. Once I sent tracings of one of my hands and a foot! Sounds weird but when youre not physically together any little thing will make you feel closer.

I have a nice Christmas package planned already, but nothing really cost all that much, and besides, I think the things that I'll be doing for next to nothing like hand-writing a love letter and baking his favorite cookies will mean more than anything I could buy! That reminds me, I'd better get it together soon to make sure it arrives by the big day!

Have fun putting something together for your love..and enjoy yourself!
:D

I agree with the little things. My b/f is here atm visiting. But when he was at home, I sent little things that were important or mattered to him. I do not believe I have ever spent more than $100 on him in any one item and the same goes for him.

The best thing I ever got from anyone was from him...he sent a lovely orchid arrangement to my home. However, it was the card that I will always remember...it said..."Every day I know you is better than the day before."

*SWOON*

:)

I'm at work right now, so I can't write a long message because we are sort of going back and forth w/ being busy...

I'll reply to all of you later, I promise you...but, I did want to say thank you for replying....*smiles*

I see what each of you are saying...and I whole heartedly agree....

It's the little things, that is true. It's like Becky has a love for Lord of the Rings. So, alot of the stuff I've gotten, are kind of like that. An ornament that has a wizard on it (Gandalf look alike)...and I got her a snow globe that looks like one of the hobbit's little houses...(she often says she's Frodo...and I'm her Sam)...

It's things like that, thus far...*smiles*

Once again, thanks for answreing and your insight...

*Hugs*

~Dan

Dan,

If you two talk about a future together a gift that would remind her of what you dream about would be lovely.

My hunnie and I talk about having a log cabin someday as a get away home. We talk about how we would furnish it, put a library in it, etc. A wonderful gift for either of us to give the other would be a replica of ta log cabin. Such a beautiful visual reminder of our future plans together it would be, and a reminder to never give up on our dreams as well!

Peace bro...

bubs

Dan reminded me that this thread existed. He suggested posting it here in case it can help someone else. :)

Dave and I spent two Christmasses apart. The first wasn't so bad because we weren't a committed couple yet. I went to visit him in late Nov. and realized that he had *no* Christmas stuff...not a tree not anything! I couldn't bear the idea of him coming home to a dark apartment. He didn't have an extra dime so I took him shopping and let him pick out his tree. He chose a lovely table-top fiber-optic tree that is our Christmas tree today. I also got him some other decorations. He was overwhelmed but thanked me as the Season came and he got to come home to a house that looked like he felt inside. I also sent a Care package with presents and cookies and fudge.

Our second Christmas we both sent *big* boxes with presents. He took his to his folk's house and then called me on Christmas morning. We opened our gifts together. It was wonderful! He gave me the tiny golden rose necklace that I have never had off since that day.

Opening gifts together and finding ones chosen with care and love helped us to make it through the season just fine.

Peace,
Jane

i dont go overboard for Christmas, I love Christmas!! I spend very very little, but this year if we are are apart we will be married and I am not sure what I will send, poetry, books, dvd's, or anything that I can get that he wants. I look forward to another year done so we come closer to the time our Christmas's will be together.